The Baptist Union Corporation Limited

The principal activities of the charity are helping churches with guidance on legal, property and charity matters as well as having responsibility for various funds and investments.

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Activities & Mission

The principal activities of the charity are helping churches with guidance on legal, property and charity matters as well as having responsibility for various funds and investments.

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,911,550

Latest Expenditure

£4,911,550

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £80,283

Charitable Activities £2,836,882

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,994,385

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,911,550

Raising Funds £0

Governance £84,273

Grants to Institutions £0

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£4,911,550	£4,911,550	£4,911,550	£4,386,677	£4,386,677	0 / 0
2023	£4,134,884	£4,134,884	£4,134,884	£4,386,677	£0	0 / 0
2022	£2,350,849	£2,350,849	£2,350,849	£4,386,677	£3,386,677	0 / 0
2021	£2,464,580	£1,464,580	£1,464,580	£4,386,677	£3,386,677	0 / 0
2020	£1,491,967	£2,369,279	£2,365,202	£3,386,677	£3,386,677	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Baptist Union Corporation Limited

What does The Baptist Union Corporation Limited do?

The principal activities of the charity are helping churches with guidance on legal, property and charity matters as well as having responsibility for various funds and investments.

How much income did The Baptist Union Corporation Limited report in 2024?

The Baptist Union Corporation Limited reported total income of £4.91m and reported expenditure of £4.91m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Baptist Union Corporation Limited registered as a charity?

The Baptist Union Corporation Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 1967 as charity number 249635. It has been registered for 59 years.

Who runs The Baptist Union Corporation Limited?

The Baptist Union Corporation Limited is governed by a board of 18 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Christopher Douglas Hanning. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Baptist Union Corporation Limited operate?

The Baptist Union Corporation Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Baptist Union Corporation Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Baptist Union Corporation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249635.