LITTLE KINGSHILL BAPTIST CHURCH
We operate a Baptist Church, with religious services held in our Church building. We raise funds for charitable purposes and donate these to projects identified by our Mission Group.We operate a community hub for the use of the wider community and host relevant activities.
Objects
THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH ARE:- 3.1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION. 3.1.2 THE CHURCH MAY ALSO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved an overall surplus of £8,897 for the period, largely due to salary savings after its Minister left in August 2025. General unrestricted reserves stood at £83,035, which the Trustees confirmed met their policy target of holding at least one year of reserve funds.
What the accounts disclose
“Currently they cannot see the invoice – e mail sent with payee details and value. The second signatory is not only for security but enables second review of whether the invoice is valid or not. Ideally the second signatory should be able to see the invoice and its details.” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Leslie John Gileschair
- Danny Graham Smith
- Dr Ajit Kadirgamar
- Dr Frances Belinda Madslien MSc, PhD
- Edward Mayland House M.A. M.B.A
- Fiona Klima
- Helen Dunsmore
- Susan Barnard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £79k | £68k |
| 31/12/2024 | £61k | £59k |
Common questions
Is LITTLE KINGSHILL BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved an overall surplus of £8,897 for the period, largely due to salary savings after its Minister left in August 2025. General unrestricted reserves stood at £83,035, which the Trustees confirmed met their policy target of holding at least one year of reserve funds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.