WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE BAPTIST CHURCH

Charity number: 1141792
Charity reporting is up to date (on time)

Charity overview

Activities - how the charity spends its money

The principal activity is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. We enable worship and prayer, learning more about the Gospel and developing people's knowledge and trust in Jesus; provide pastoral care, run a debt advice centre and support work with children and adults in the community.

Income and expenditure

Data for financial year ending 31 December 2023

Total income: £121,750
Total expenditure: £109,717

People

5 Trustee(s)

120 Volunteer(s)

Employees with total benefits over £60,000

No employees have total benefits over £60k for this charity

Fundraising

No information available

Trading

This charity does not have any trading subsidiaries.

Trustee payments

One or more trustees receive payments or benefits from the charity for being a trustee.

What, who, how, where

What the charity does:
  • Religious Activities
  • Other Charitable Purposes
Who the charity helps:
  • The General Public/mankind
How the charity helps:
  • Makes Grants To Individuals
  • Makes Grants To Organisations
  • Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
  • Provides Services
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
Where the charity operates:
  • Gloucestershire
  • South Gloucestershire

Governance

Registration history:
  • 09 May 2011: Standard registration
Organisation type:
Other
Other names:
  • WOTTON BAPTIST CHURCH; WBC (Working name)
Gift aid:
Recognised by HMRC for gift aid
Other regulators:
  • Financial Conduct Authority
Policies:
  • Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
  • Complaints handling
  • Conflicting interests
  • Financial reserves policy and procedures
  • Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
  • Internal risk management policy and procedures
  • Paying staff
  • Risk management
  • Safeguarding policy and procedures
  • Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
  • Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Land and property:
This charity owns and/or leases land or property

Trustees

Trustees are the people responsible for controlling the work, management and administration of the charity on behalf of its beneficiaries. Generally trustees are treasurer, chair, board member etc. The trustees are responsible for keeping this list up to date and can do this by updating their details as they happen through the online service

5 Trustee(s)

Name Role Date of appointment Other trusteeships Reporting status of other trusteeships
Rev Andrew Eyre Trustee 02 January 2025
WILLIAM PERRIN FOR MAINTENANCE OF BAPTIST CHAPEL
Received: On time
Dr John Andrew Lockton Trustee 16 September 2021
WILLIAM PERRIN FOR MAINTENANCE OF BAPTIST CHAPEL
Received: On time
CHARITY OF GLADYS CONSTANCE EXCELL
Received: On time
Sarah-Louise Sudlow Trustee 19 September 2019
None on record
Arlene Greenwood Trustee 19 September 2019
None on record
Martin Barker Trustee 15 September 2016
WILLIAM PERRIN FOR MAINTENANCE OF BAPTIST CHAPEL
Received: On time
CHARITY OF GLADYS CONSTANCE EXCELL
Received: On time

Financial history

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Financial period end date

Income / Expenditure 31/12/2019 31/12/2020 31/12/2021 31/12/2022 31/12/2023
Total gross income £113.34k £90.37k £170.03k £116.63k £121.75k
Total expenditure £110.64k £92.68k £175.05k £116.98k £109.72k
Income from government contracts N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Income from government grants N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

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 29 August 2024 On Time
Accounts and TAR 31 December 2023 29 August 2024 On Time Download Open in new window
Annual return 31 December 2022 11 August 2023 On Time
Accounts and TAR 31 December 2022 11 August 2023 On Time Download Open in new window
Annual return 31 December 2021 09 September 2022 On Time
Accounts and TAR 31 December 2021 09 September 2022 On Time Download Open in new window
Annual return 31 December 2020 27 August 2021 On Time
Accounts and TAR 31 December 2020 27 August 2021 On Time Download Open in new window
Annual return 31 December 2019 16 September 2020 On Time
Accounts and TAR 31 December 2019 16 September 2020 On Time Download Open in new window
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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.

ADOPTED 16/09/2010 as amended on 21 Jan 2021

Charitable objects

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.

Contact information

Address:
Baptist Church
Rope Walk
Wotton-under-Edge
GL12 7AA
Phone:
01453844726
Email:
enquiries@wottonbaptist.org.uk
Website:

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