WEST LEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH

Charity number: 1132875
Removed charity

Charity overview

Activities - how the charity spends its money

In accordance with the approved governing document, West Leigh Baptist Church exists to offer a place for public worship which is accessible to all people in the community of Leigh-on-Sea. Children and young people's activities are provided on Sundays & week days geared to their particular age groups. A group for Carers and Toddlers is held. Senior adults also have weekly meetings.

Income and expenditure

Data for financial year ending 31 December 2020

Total income: £363,610
Total expenditure: £318,299

Total income includes £18,988 from 8 government grant(s)

Fundraising

This charity raises funds from the public but does not work with professional fundraisers or commercial participators.

Trading

This charity does not have any trading subsidiaries.

Trustee payments

No trustees receive any remuneration, payments or benefits from the charity.

What, who, how, where

What the charity does:
  • The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
  • Religious Activities
Who the charity helps:
  • The General Public/mankind
How the charity helps:
  • Makes Grants To Organisations
  • Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
  • Provides Services
Where the charity operates:
  • Southend-on-sea

Governance

Registration history:
  • 21 November 2009: Previously excepted registration
  • 21 August 2024: Removed (Funds transferred (incor))
  • 21 August 2024: Funds transferred to 1187741 WEST LEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH
Organisation type:
Previously excepted
Other names:
  • WLBC (Working name)
Gift aid:
Recognised by HMRC for gift aid
Other regulators:
No information available
Policies:
  • Complaints handling
  • Conflicting interests
  • Investment
  • Paying staff
  • Risk management
  • Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
  • Volunteer management
Land and property:
This charity owns and/or leases land or property

Financial history

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Financial period end date

Income / Expenditure 31/12/2016 31/12/2017 31/12/2018 31/12/2019 31/12/2020
Total gross income £326.86k £358.99k £383.29k £390.83k £363.61k
Total expenditure £241.19k £219.98k £288.25k £334.71k £318.30k
Income from government contracts £0 £0 N/A N/A N/A
Income from government grants £0 £0 N/A N/A £18.99k

Accounts and annual returns

This table shows the charity's record of submitting annual returns, accounts and trustees' annual report (TAR) for the last five financial periods.
Title Reporting year Date received Received Download
Annual return 31 December 2023 Not submitted
Accounts and TAR 31 December 2023 Not submitted
Annual return 31 December 2022 Not submitted
Accounts and TAR 31 December 2022 Not submitted
Annual return 31 December 2021 Not submitted
Accounts and TAR 31 December 2021 Not submitted
Annual return 31 December 2020 02 February 2022 94 days late
Accounts and TAR 31 December 2020

(These accounts
have been qualified)

02 February 2022 94 days late

Governing document

Details of the type of governing document the charity has and when it was established.
It is not the full text of the charity's governing document.

CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 16 JUL 2009

Charitable objects

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.

Area of benefit

The area the charity can operate in, as set out in its governing document.

UNDEFINED. IN PRACTICE, LOCAL