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.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 51% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 60% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 | £621,365 | £572,692 | £572,692 | £5,598,089 | £248,000 | 13 / 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.
How efficient is Purley Baptist Church?
Purley Baptist Church has a program ratio of 80.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
Banstead Road
PURLEY
CR8 3EA
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- 14 May 2026
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