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MARLOW BAPTIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1213827 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Advancement of the Christian Faith in accordance with the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches (FIEC) Doctrinal Basis primarily but not exclusively within Marlow and the surrounding neighbourhood; and such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the members of the Church in general meeting, further the work of the Church.

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Latest income
£133k
Latest spending
£83k
Registered
2025
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total reserves held as of 31 December 2025 were £20,488.44, which falls within the Trustees' established policy target range of £20,000 - £21,000. The charity reported a net increase in funds for the year and holds significant unrestricted cash balances across multiple bank accounts.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Stewardship Services
“Stewardship Services 38328.01” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £20,000 - £21,000 (held: £20k)
“the Trustees have determined that the appropriate level of reserves is in the range of £20,000 - £21,000.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Kenneth Claassen received remuneration and benefits (manse accommodation).
“Kenneth Claassen acts as one of the church’s Trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of his services as Minister, including the provision of manse accommodation owned by the church.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Kenneth Claassen receives remuneration as Minister and benefits from manse accommodation.
“Kenneth Claassen acts as one of the church’s Trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of his services as Minister, including the provision of manse accommodation owned by the church.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Buckinghamshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£133k£83k

Common questions

Is MARLOW BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves held as of 31 December 2025 were £20,488.44, which falls within the Trustees' established policy target range of £20,000 - £21,000. The charity reported a net increase in funds for the year and holds significant unrestricted cash balances across multiple bank accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.