WEST KILBURN BAPTIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1204067 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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Latest income
£168k
Latest spending
£299k
Registered
2023
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The charity held unrestricted cash of £532,200 at year end, significantly exceeding its stated reserves policy target of £34,000. The accounts were prepared on a receipts and payments basis and do not present a true and fair view of the financial state of affairs. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £107,514 for the period.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £41,970 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“S Palframan served as a church leader and was paid £41,970 [2023: £19,343] including employer pension contributions, for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee.” — page 9
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £532k)
“The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £34,000 (which equates to approximately 6 months of staff salaries)” — page 4
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: S Palframan, a trustee, received remuneration of £41,970 for serving as a church leader/pastor, not for serving as a trustee. The charity also incurred accommodation costs for him.
“S Palframan served as a church leader and was paid £41,970 [2023: £19,343] including employer pension contributions, for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee. In addition the charity incurred expenditure in respect of the provision of accommodation (which is customary for ministers) to S Palframan, who is a trustee, so that they could better perform their duties.” — page 9
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: S Palframan served as a church leader and was paid £41,970 [2023: £19,343] including employer pension contributions, for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee. In addition the charity incurred expenditure in respect of the provision of accommodation (which is customary for ministers) to S Palframan, who is a trustee, so that they could better perform their duties.
“S Palframan served as a church leader and was paid £41,970 [2023: £19,343] including employer pension contributions, for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee. In addition the charity incurred expenditure in respect of the provision of accommodation (which is customary for ministers) to S Palframan, who is a trustee, so that they could better perform their duties.” — page 9
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Brent

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£168k£299k

Common questions

Is WEST KILBURN BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity held unrestricted cash of £532,200 at year end, significantly exceeding its stated reserves policy target of £34,000. The accounts were prepared on a receipts and payments basis and do not present a true and fair view of the financial state of affairs. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £107,514 for the period. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of WEST KILBURN BAPTIST CHURCH earn?

Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £41,970 band.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
WEST KILBURN BAPTIST CHURCH£168k£41,9700unclear—no doubt
WORCESTER PARK BAPTIST CHURCH FY2024£255k—0unclear—no doubt
ARNOLD ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH FY2025£166k—0above—no doubt
SITTINGBOURNE BAPTIST CHURCH FY2024£165k—0unclear—no doubt
HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH MINISTRY FY2025£145k—0above—no doubt
WESTWARD HO! BAPTIST CHURCH FY2024£188k—0unclear0.0%no doubt

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