Ararat Baptist Church
THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH IS ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.
Activities & Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH IS ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £326,559 | £584,676 | 0 / 80 | |||
| 2023 | £268,635 | £374,702 | 0 / 80 | |||
| 2022 | £241,623 | £258,642 | 0 / 55 | |||
| 2021 | £584,726 | £268,684 | £268,684 | £5,889,158 | £35,000 | 6 / 55 |
| 2020 | £199,569 | £286,024 | 0 / 62 |
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Frequently asked questions about Ararat Baptist Church
What does Ararat Baptist Church do?
THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH IS ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.
How much income did Ararat Baptist Church report in 2024?
Ararat Baptist Church reported total income of £327k and reported expenditure of £585k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ararat Baptist Church?
Ararat Baptist Church has a program ratio of 46.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ararat Baptist Church registered as a charity?
Ararat Baptist Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 November 2009 as charity number 1132808. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Ararat Baptist Church?
Ararat Baptist Church is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Vaughan Williams FRCPsych. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ararat Baptist Church operate?
Ararat Baptist Church operates in Cardiff, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Ararat Baptist Church a registered charity?
Yes — Ararat Baptist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132808.
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