The Baptist Missionary Society
Also known as: B M S, Bms, Bms Cymru, Bms World Mission
To make known the Gospel of Jesus Christ;To prevent and relieve poverty;To relieve sickness and promote and protect health;To advance education; andTo alleviate human suffering caused by disaster overseas.
Activities & Mission
To make known the Gospel of Jesus Christ;To prevent and relieve poverty;To relieve sickness and promote and protect health;To advance education; andTo alleviate human suffering caused by disaster overseas.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 45% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £8,319,000 | £7,703,000 | £7,200,000 | £17,065,000 | £7,061,000 | 93 / 1200 |
| 2023 | £7,078,000 | £7,656,000 | £7,283,000 | £16,351,000 | £4,365,000 | 106 / 1000 |
| 2022 | £8,215,000 | £8,274,000 | £7,894,000 | £17,176,000 | £5,742,000 | 111 / 1000 |
| 2021 | £9,148,000 | £7,579,000 | £7,244,000 | £17,339,000 | £7,204,000 | 122 / 800 |
| 2020 | £8,496,000 | £8,299,000 | £7,929,000 | £14,974,000 | £6,849,000 | 136 / 850 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Baptist Missionary Society
What does The Baptist Missionary Society do?
To make known the Gospel of Jesus Christ;To prevent and relieve poverty;To relieve sickness and promote and protect health;To advance education; andTo alleviate human suffering caused by disaster overseas.
How much income did The Baptist Missionary Society report in 2024?
The Baptist Missionary Society reported total income of £8.32m and reported expenditure of £7.70m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Baptist Missionary Society?
The Baptist Missionary Society has a program ratio of 86.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Baptist Missionary Society registered as a charity?
The Baptist Missionary Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 August 2017 as charity number 1174364. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs The Baptist Missionary Society?
The Baptist Missionary Society is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Baptist Missionary Society operate?
The Baptist Missionary Society operates across 25 areas, including Afghanistan, Albania, Bangladesh and 22 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Baptist Missionary Society a registered charity?
Yes — The Baptist Missionary Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174364.
Details
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OX11 8XD
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- B M S
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- Bms World Mission
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated