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Purley Baptist Church

The Church was established to aid the promulgation of the Christian Gospel, maintaining the doctrines usually described as evangelical and particularly as set out in the Articles of Faith contained in the foundation Trust Deed. The Leadership Team under the control of the Church have charge of its temporal affairs.

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Activities & Mission

The Church was established to aid the promulgation of the Christian Gospel, maintaining the doctrines usually described as evangelical and particularly as set out in the Articles of Faith contained in the foundation Trust Deed. The Leadership Team under the control of the Church have charge of its temporal affairs.

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
£954,810
Latest Expenditure
£771,839

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £872,005
Charitable Activities £30,528
Other Trading £49,800
Investments £1,798
Other Income £679

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £771,839
Raising Funds £0
Governance £6,460
Grants to Institutions £71,806
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£954,810
£771,839£771,839£2,548,615£398,32714 / 220
2023
£691,817
£700,785£700,785£5,663,355£206,00013 / 150
2022
£690,746
£668,244£668,244£5,672,323£273,00011 / 150
2021
£611,655
£559,933£559,933£5,649,821£311,00011 / 150
2020
£621,365
£572,692£572,692£5,598,089£248,00013 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Purley Baptist Church

What does Purley Baptist Church do?

The Church was established to aid the promulgation of the Christian Gospel, maintaining the doctrines usually described as evangelical and particularly as set out in the Articles of Faith contained in the foundation Trust Deed. The Leadership Team under the control of the Church have charge of its temporal affairs.

How much income did Purley Baptist Church report in 2024?

Purley Baptist Church reported total income of £955k and reported expenditure of £772k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Purley Baptist Church registered as a charity?

Purley Baptist Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 October 2009 as charity number 1132285. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Purley Baptist Church?

Purley Baptist Church is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Purley Baptist Church operate?

Purley Baptist Church operates across 2 areas: Croydon and Surrey.

Is Purley Baptist Church a registered charity?

Yes — Purley Baptist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132285.

Details

Address
Purley Baptist Church
Banstead Road
PURLEY
CR8 3EA
Registration Date
22 October 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4047914
Charity Number
1132285

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Trustees

Ben Quartey-Papafio
Daniel Edward Morris
David Clarke
Helen Patricia Harris
Jennifer Hazel Giles
Also governs 1 other charity
Moyosoreoluwa Oyelade
Olumide Lala
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev James Michael Collins
Also governs 1 other charity
Timothy Allen

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