Gorse Hill Baptist Church

The Church seeks to be a friendly and welcoming community and anybody is free to attend any of our Sunday Services. The church provides a variety of activities both to its membership and to the community generally as set out in the Constitution. The aim is to show the love of Jesus Christ in both word and deed and to bring people into a closer relationship with Him as living Lord.

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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

Swindon

Financial Information

Latest Income

£369,694

Latest Expenditure

£248,540

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 67.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 67.2%

Expenditure as % of income

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2024	£369,694	£248,540	0 / 75
2023	£306,132	£194,788	0 / 50
2022	£119,537	£94,931	0 / 130
2021	£145,597	£140,921	0 / 90
2020	£145,596	£140,921	0 / 130

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gorse Hill Baptist Church

What does Gorse Hill Baptist Church do?

How much income did Gorse Hill Baptist Church report in 2024?

Gorse Hill Baptist Church reported total income of £370k and reported expenditure of £249k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Gorse Hill Baptist Church registered as a charity?

Gorse Hill Baptist Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 December 2008 as charity number 1127294. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Gorse Hill Baptist Church?

Gorse Hill Baptist Church is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gorse Hill Baptist Church operate?

Gorse Hill Baptist Church operates in Swindon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Gorse Hill Baptist Church a registered charity?

Yes — Gorse Hill Baptist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127294.