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Hockliffe Street Baptist Church, Leighton Buzzard

The church advances religion by the preaching of the Gospel, public worship within the church building,organised Bible studies, prayer meetings, children's and youth groups, women's groups, men's groups,evangelistic events, a bi-weekly drop in (the Hub), seasonal events andservices, and meeting needs within the community.

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Activities & Mission

The church advances religion by the preaching of the Gospel, public worship within the church building,organised Bible studies, prayer meetings, children's and youth groups, women's groups, men's groups,evangelistic events, a bi-weekly drop in (the Hub), seasonal events andservices, and meeting needs within the community.

Grants

Hockliffe Street Baptist Church, Leighton Buzzard makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£23,875
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes and religious activities

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£704,336
Latest Expenditure
£193,782

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 27.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £183,784
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £17,595
Investments £8,634
Other Income £494,323

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £193,782
Raising Funds £0
Governance £1,200
Grants to Institutions £23,875
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 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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2023 — Hockliffe Street Baptist Church (organisation 4047545)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£704,336
£193,782£193,782£1,735,349£805,8302 / 90
2024
£220,721
£215,6570 / 80
2023
£247,702
£262,1030 / 100
2022
£278,961
£259,0140 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hockliffe Street Baptist Church, Leighton Buzzard

What does Hockliffe Street Baptist Church, Leighton Buzzard do?

The church advances religion by the preaching of the Gospel, public worship within the church building,organised Bible studies, prayer meetings, children's and youth groups, women's groups, men's groups,evangelistic events, a bi-weekly drop in (the Hub), seasonal events andservices, and meeting needs within the community.

How much income did Hockliffe Street Baptist Church, Leighton Buzzard report in 2025?

Hockliffe Street Baptist Church, Leighton Buzzard reported total income of £704k and reported expenditure of £194k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hockliffe Street Baptist Church, Leighton Buzzard registered as a charity?

Hockliffe Street Baptist Church, Leighton Buzzard was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 May 2022 as charity number 1198879. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Hockliffe Street Baptist Church, Leighton Buzzard?

Hockliffe Street Baptist Church, Leighton Buzzard is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hockliffe Street Baptist Church, Leighton Buzzard operate?

Hockliffe Street Baptist Church, Leighton Buzzard operates in Central Bedfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Hockliffe Street Baptist Church, Leighton Buzzard a registered charity?

Yes — Hockliffe Street Baptist Church, Leighton Buzzard is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1198879.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
9 May 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5187002
Charity Number
1198879

Trustees

Ann Judith Giles
Dr Anthony David Giles
Jennifer Louise Nicholls
Julie Duncalf
Paul Michael Ewers
Rev John Ashley Hardaker
Stephen John Hailes

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