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Bishop's Stortford Baptist Church

Also known as: Bsbc

REGULAR PUBLIC WORSHIP, PRAYER, BIBLE STUDY, PREACHING AND TEACHING; BAPTISMS; HOLY COMMUNION; EVANGELISM AND MISSION; TEACHING, ENCOURAGEMENT, WELCOME AND INCLUSION OF YOUNG PEOPLE; NURTURE AND GROWTH OF CHRISTIAN DISCIPLES; EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR CHRISTIAN AND COMMUNITY SERVICE; GIVING AND ENCOURAGING PASTORAL CARE; SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING CHARITABLE SOCIAL ACTION.

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Activities & Mission

REGULAR PUBLIC WORSHIP, PRAYER, BIBLE STUDY, PREACHING AND TEACHING; BAPTISMS; HOLY COMMUNION; EVANGELISM AND MISSION; TEACHING, ENCOURAGEMENT, WELCOME AND INCLUSION OF YOUNG PEOPLE; NURTURE AND GROWTH OF CHRISTIAN DISCIPLES; EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR CHRISTIAN AND COMMUNITY SERVICE; GIVING AND ENCOURAGING PASTORAL CARE; SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING CHARITABLE SOCIAL ACTION.

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

Essex Hertfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income
£421,722
Latest Expenditure
£453,004

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 73% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

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

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

Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 65% 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

Donations & Legacies £1,161,443
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £6,681
Investments £1,906
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,147,899
Raising Funds £0
Governance £7,440
Grants to Institutions £53,983
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 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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2015 — Bishop's Stortford Baptist Church (organisation 5003142)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£421,722
£453,0040 / 150
2023
£408,152
£437,7100 / 120
2022
£1,170,030
£1,147,899£1,147,899£3,977,466£351,7454 / 150
2021
£475,911
£461,7820 / 150
2020
£382,444
£387,2870 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bishop's Stortford Baptist Church

What does Bishop's Stortford Baptist Church do?

REGULAR PUBLIC WORSHIP, PRAYER, BIBLE STUDY, PREACHING AND TEACHING; BAPTISMS; HOLY COMMUNION; EVANGELISM AND MISSION; TEACHING, ENCOURAGEMENT, WELCOME AND INCLUSION OF YOUNG PEOPLE; NURTURE AND GROWTH OF CHRISTIAN DISCIPLES; EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR CHRISTIAN AND COMMUNITY SERVICE; GIVING AND ENCOURAGING PASTORAL CARE; SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING CHARITABLE SOCIAL ACTION.

How much income did Bishop's Stortford Baptist Church report in 2024?

Bishop's Stortford Baptist Church reported total income of £422k and reported expenditure of £453k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bishop's Stortford Baptist Church?

Bishop's Stortford Baptist Church has a program ratio of 98.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bishop's Stortford Baptist Church registered as a charity?

Bishop's Stortford Baptist Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 December 2014 as charity number 1159484. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Bishop's Stortford Baptist Church?

Bishop's Stortford Baptist Church is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bishop's Stortford Baptist Church operate?

Bishop's Stortford Baptist Church operates across 2 areas: Essex and Hertfordshire.

Is Bishop's Stortford Baptist Church a registered charity?

Yes — Bishop's Stortford Baptist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159484.

Details

Address
Bishop's Stortford Baptist Church
Twyford Road
Bishop's Stortford
CM23 3LJ
Registration Date
4 December 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5053311
Charity Number
1159484

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Trustees

Amanda Jayne Talbot
Catherine Church
Graham Langhorne Page
James Robert Davidson
Judith Margaret Box
Julia Catherine Horner
Keith Bintley
Also governs 1 other charity
Michael John Talbot
Paul Crispin
RICHARD PETER JONES
Also governs 2 other charities
Rupert James Fergus Moore
Stephen James Lee
Timothy David Wingrave Thomas

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Religion

Also Known As

  • Bsbc

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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