STRATFORD UPON AVON BAPTIST CHURCH
The charity tries to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of the community through: * worship and prayer, bible study and developing their faith in Jesus * provision of pastoral care for the people in the community * missionary and outreach work.
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION. THE CHURCH MAY ALSO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND CARRY OUT OTHERCHARITABLE 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 a surplus of £43,054 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £124,186 and total expenses of £97,732. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £129,165 exceed the stated prudent minimum target of £50,000. The charity confirms it is prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider it prudent that unrestricted reserves should be maintained at a minimum level of £50,000” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/04/2025)
Trustees
- Rev Amanda Rhodeschair
- Dr Martine Jayne Barons
- Janet Elizabeth Furlong
- Malcolm McCulloch
- Robert Jebakumar Jayakumar
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £141k | £98k |
| 31/12/2024 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is STRATFORD UPON AVON BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £43,054 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £124,186 and total expenses of £97,732. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £129,165 exceed the stated prudent minimum target of £50,000. The charity confirms it is prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.