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Great Barton Free Church

Also known as: Freedom Church, Gbfc

The Church is an independent evangelical church. Church services are inter-denominational; open to all who wish to attend irrespective of faith.Mission work is local and international and comprises evangelical, training, relief and aid programmes.Outreach includes pastoral care, a debt relief centre, wellbeing groups, a community cafe, youth and toddlers groups and sharing of church resources.

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Activities & Mission

The Church is an independent evangelical church. Church services are inter-denominational; open to all who wish to attend irrespective of faith.Mission work is local and international and comprises evangelical, training, relief and aid programmes.Outreach includes pastoral care, a debt relief centre, wellbeing groups, a community cafe, youth and toddlers groups and sharing of church resources.

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
£150,245
Latest Expenditure
£116,698

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 77.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 77.7%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£150,245
£116,6980 / 12
2024
£161,311
£173,8840 / 10
2023
£187,676
£183,7370 / 35
2022
£148,782
£146,5010 / 40
2021
£117,517
£114,8030 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Great Barton Free Church

What does Great Barton Free Church do?

The Church is an independent evangelical church. Church services are inter-denominational; open to all who wish to attend irrespective of faith.Mission work is local and international and comprises evangelical, training, relief and aid programmes.Outreach includes pastoral care, a debt relief centre, wellbeing groups, a community cafe, youth and toddlers groups and sharing of church resources.

How much income did Great Barton Free Church report in 2025?

Great Barton Free Church reported total income of £150k and reported expenditure of £117k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Great Barton Free Church registered as a charity?

Great Barton Free Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 April 2013 as charity number 1151616. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Great Barton Free Church?

Great Barton Free Church is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Great Barton Free Church operate?

Great Barton Free Church operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Great Barton Free Church a registered charity?

Yes — Great Barton Free Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151616.

Details

Address
Freedom Church
Mill Road
Great Barton
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
IP31 2RU
Registration Date
11 April 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5035179
Charity Number
1151616

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Trustees

Johnnie Darren Bullen
Lindsay Rollett
Linsey Potter
Michael Steven Long
Shaun Collins
Steven Graham Campbell

Also Known As

  • Freedom Church
  • Gbfc

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