MANSE FOR THE MINISTER OF MELKSHAM BAPTIST CHAPEL

Registered charity 261709 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as MELKSHAM BAPTIST CHURCH

The advancement of religion for the salvation of all who believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and for the benefit of society in general, both locally and in the wider world.

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Latest income

£66k

Latest spending

£68k

Registered

1971

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £11,508 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by a reduction in ministry-related costs following the conclusion of the Pastor's appointment. Total income increased to £64,561 from £61,334 in the prior year, while total expenditure rose to £53,053 from £44,184. The trustees note that the outlook is encouraging despite concerns regarding the long-term maintenance of aging premises.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: sufficient reserves to maintain the smooth day to day running of the church... meet our commitments as an employer of the Pastor... and for significant capital expenditure (held: £47k)

“The policy of the trustees is to retain sufficient reserves to maintain the smooth day to day running of the church. We also need to be in a position to meet our commitments as an employer of the Pastor both during employment and in the event of unexpected cessation.” — page 4

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Ian David Wakeham · trustee of 2 other charities
James Bryan Morris · trustee of 1 other charity
Mary Wakeham · trustee of 2 other charities
Maurice John Perry

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

Operates in: Wiltshire

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2026	£66k	£68k
31/03/2025	£65k	£53k
31/03/2024	£61k	£44k
31/03/2023	£63k	£62k
31/03/2022	£61k	£66k

Common questions

Is MANSE FOR THE MINISTER OF MELKSHAM BAPTIST CHAPEL financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £11,508 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by a reduction in ministry-related costs following the conclusion of the Pastor's appointment. Total income increased to £64,561 from £61,334 in the prior year, while total expenditure rose to £53,053 from £44,184. The trustees note that the outlook is encouraging despite concerns regarding the long-term maintenance of aging premises. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.