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Baptist Building CIO

The advancement of the Christian faith by facilitating the mission of Baptist Churches in the United Kingdom and Ireland by making loans and grants for the building, purchase, enlargement and repairs to places of worship and other halls belonging to Churches or Colleges of the Baptist denomination of the Christian faith.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of the Christian faith by facilitating the mission of Baptist Churches in the United Kingdom and Ireland by making loans and grants for the building, purchase, enlargement and repairs to places of worship and other halls belonging to Churches or Colleges of the Baptist denomination 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£221,265
Latest Expenditure
£116,782

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 28.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £24,775
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,510
Other Income £1,398,216

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £407,886
Raising Funds £0
Governance £12,772
Grants to Institutions £374,216
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£221,265
£116,7820 / 0
2024
£271,678
£143,2450 / 0
2023
£215,807
£125,3040 / 12
2022
£54,794
£68,4630 / 0
2021
£1,425,501
£407,886£407,886£5,687,264£2,890,1471 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Baptist Building CIO

What does Baptist Building CIO do?

The advancement of the Christian faith by facilitating the mission of Baptist Churches in the United Kingdom and Ireland by making loans and grants for the building, purchase, enlargement and repairs to places of worship and other halls belonging to Churches or Colleges of the Baptist denomination of the Christian faith.

How much income did Baptist Building CIO report in 2025?

Baptist Building CIO reported total income of £221k and reported expenditure of £117k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Baptist Building CIO registered as a charity?

Baptist Building CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 October 2019 as charity number 1185767. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Baptist Building CIO?

Baptist Building CIO is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Baptist Building CIO operate?

Baptist Building CIO operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Baptist Building CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Baptist Building CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185767.

Details

Address
Wonford Chapel
36-38 Wonford Street
EXETER
EX2 5DL
Registration Date
11 October 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5126425
Charity Number
1185767

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Trustees

Andrew Meirion Lewis BSc DipArb FRICS FCIArb
DAVID WILFRED THOMPSON
John Walker LLB DLP
Kirsten Hughes-Hallett
MARK ROGERS
Also governs 1 other charity
PHILIP MICHAEL SMEDLEY
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Helen Anne Wordsworth
Rev IAN JOHN BUNCE
Also governs 1 other charity

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