BOTLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
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THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION. 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 is in a sound financial position with unrestricted cash funds of £5,648 at year-end. The trustees report no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. However, the charity faces a risk as its membership is gradually falling, with the congregation primarily comprising elderly members.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity is in a sound financial position at the end of the financial year. To ensure the continuity of the charity’s general reserves, not designated for specific purposes, should be held at an estimated year of normal expenditure for the charity.”
“Donations from trustees amounted to £1,940 from 3 trustees (2024 - £2,200 – 4 trustees).”
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Agnes Khyuk Foong Stanmorechair
- ANTHONY NAUDI
- Angela Astley-Penny
- Michael Jaremczuk
- Wendy Swadling
- Winifred Lyford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £112k | £147k |
Common questions
Is BOTLEY BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is in a sound financial position with unrestricted cash funds of £5,648 at year-end. The trustees report no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. However, the charity faces a risk as its membership is gradually falling, with the congregation primarily comprising elderly members. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOTLEY BAPTIST CHURCH | £112k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BENTLEY PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH | £314k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| CREATED: CHURCH | £315k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH THE QUINTON, BIRMINGHAM. | £149k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| HATHERLEIGH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL | £130k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY BRYANSTON SQUARE WITH ST MARK ST MARYLEBONE | £1.4m | Over £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |