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

Grants

Purley Baptist Church makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: organisations
Grants paid (2025): £49,301
Who it helps: children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports: general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities and amateur sport

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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

Croydon Surrey

Financial Information

Latest Income

£897,908

Latest Expenditure

£805,260

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £817,477

Charitable Activities £27,394

Other Trading £46,700

Investments £4,123

Other Income £2,214

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £805,260

Raising Funds £0

Governance £7,274

Grants to Institutions £49,301

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£897,908	£805,260	£805,260	£2,641,263	£414,324	15 / 220
2024	£954,810	£771,839	£771,839	£2,548,615	£398,327	14 / 220
2023	£691,817	£700,785	£700,785	£5,663,355	£206,000	13 / 150
2022	£690,746	£668,244	£668,244	£5,672,323	£273,000	11 / 150
2021	£611,655	£559,933	£559,933	£5,649,821	£311,000	11 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Purley Baptist Church

What does Purley Baptist Church do?

How much income did Purley Baptist Church report in 2025?

Purley Baptist Church reported total income of £898k and reported expenditure of £805k for the financial year ending 2025, 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.