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Barnabas Community Church

The advancement of the Christian faith through the preaching and proclamation of the Christian Gospel and the pastoral care of Christian people. The relief of persons who are in need through the provision of Food Bank and Money Advice which are open to all members of the community.The provision of activities for the elderly, youth & children open to all members of the community.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of the Christian faith through the preaching and proclamation of the Christian Gospel and the pastoral care of Christian people. The relief of persons who are in need through the provision of Food Bank and Money Advice which are open to all members of the community.The provision of activities for the elderly, youth & children open to all members of the community.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£539,244
Latest Expenditure
£434,627

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £441,756
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £96,207
Investments £1,281
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £434,627
Raising Funds £0
Governance £4,113
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£539,244
£434,627£434,627£1,107,175£70,25012 / 150
2024
£442,917
£465,8160 / 200
2023
£372,702
£349,7400 / 150
2022
£297,838
£297,5140 / 100
2021
£633,966
£607,719£607,719£1,002,171£1,002,1719 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Barnabas Community Church

What does Barnabas Community Church do?

The advancement of the Christian faith through the preaching and proclamation of the Christian Gospel and the pastoral care of Christian people. The relief of persons who are in need through the provision of Food Bank and Money Advice which are open to all members of the community.The provision of activities for the elderly, youth & children open to all members of the community.

How much income did Barnabas Community Church report in 2025?

Barnabas Community Church reported total income of £539k and reported expenditure of £435k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Barnabas Community Church?

Barnabas Community Church has a program ratio of 80.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Barnabas Community Church registered as a charity?

Barnabas Community Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 July 2012 as charity number 1148096. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Barnabas Community Church?

Barnabas Community Church is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Barnabas Community Church operate?

Barnabas Community Church operates in Shropshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Barnabas Community Church a registered charity?

Yes — Barnabas Community Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148096.

Details

Address
THE BARNABAS CENTRE
LONGDEN COLEHAM
SHREWSBURY
SY3 7DN
Registration Date
13 July 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5029322
Charity Number
1148096

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Trustees

Anna Katharine Reed
DAVID ELWYN MATTHIAS
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Adrian David Knoetze
Dr Lorien Fay Branfield
Philip Downward
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard Llewellyn Russell Jones
Sarah Ann Birchall
Simon Heys
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