Farnworth Baptist Church

The principal purpose of the church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination.The church also supports the local community through the alleviation of poverty and the promotion of social justice, the provision of education and the provision of community facilities.

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Activities & Mission

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

Bolton Bury Salford City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£521,501

Latest Expenditure

£467,949

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 57% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 38% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £457,274

Charitable Activities £5,388

Other Trading £52,139

Investments £6,480

Other Income £220

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £453,307

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £14,642

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 these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Sycamore Project (organisation 1050020)
Asset transfer in in 2022 — Farnworth Baptist Church (organisation 5033604)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£521,501	£467,949	£453,307	£342,648	£59,461	15 / 48
2023	£321,090	£361,824				0 / 55
2022	£275,787	£276,440				0 / 62
2021	£0	£0				0 / 0
2020	£0	£0				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Farnworth Baptist Church

What does Farnworth Baptist Church do?

How much income did Farnworth Baptist Church report in 2024?

Farnworth Baptist Church reported total income of £522k and reported expenditure of £468k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Farnworth Baptist Church?

Farnworth Baptist Church has a program ratio of 86.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Farnworth Baptist Church registered as a charity?

Farnworth Baptist Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 September 2019 as charity number 1185143. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Farnworth Baptist Church?

Farnworth Baptist Church is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev JOHN BRADBURY MA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Farnworth Baptist Church operate?

Farnworth Baptist Church operates across 3 areas: Bolton, Bury and Salford City.

Is Farnworth Baptist Church a registered charity?

Yes — Farnworth Baptist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185143.