Activities & Mission
Church of England faith charity, planting a new church in Torbay
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 64% 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 82% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £493,791 | £581,302 | 0 / 98 | |||
| 2024 | £880,218 | £811,313 | £811,313 | £287,102 | £42,858 | 6 / 102 |
| 2023 | £486,634 | £325,538 | 0 / 111 | |||
| 2022 | £177,800 | £167,760 | 0 / 96 |
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Frequently asked questions about Bay Church (torbay)
What does Bay Church (torbay) do?
Church of England faith charity, planting a new church in Torbay
How much income did Bay Church (torbay) report in 2025?
Bay Church (torbay) reported total income of £494k and reported expenditure of £581k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bay Church (torbay)?
Bay Church (torbay) has a program ratio of 92.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bay Church (torbay) registered as a charity?
Bay Church (torbay) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 May 2021 as charity number 1194618. It has been registered for 5 years.
Who runs Bay Church (torbay)?
Bay Church (torbay) is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Matthew Rhys Joel Bray. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bay Church (torbay) operate?
Bay Church (torbay) operates in Torbay, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bay Church (torbay) a registered charity?
Yes — Bay Church (torbay) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194618.
Details
Sands Road
Paignton
Torbay
Devon
TQ4 6HA
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- 14 May 2026
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