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The Baptist Union Of Great Britain

Also known as: Bugb

TO PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT, ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO MEMBER CHURCHES SO THAT THEY TOO MAY MAXIMISE THEIR ABILITY TO ACHIEVE THEIR OWN CHARITABLE OBJECTIVE OF MAKING JESUS CHRIST KNOWN TO INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETY IN GENERAL.

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Activities & Mission

TO PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT, ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO MEMBER CHURCHES SO THAT THEY TOO MAY MAXIMISE THEIR ABILITY TO ACHIEVE THEIR OWN CHARITABLE OBJECTIVE OF MAKING JESUS CHRIST KNOWN TO INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETY IN GENERAL.

Grants

The Baptist Union Of Great Britain is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£4,028,000
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
religious activities

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£11,128,000
Latest Expenditure
£10,847,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,569,000
Charitable Activities £2,532,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,150,000
Other Income £877,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £10,821,000
Raising Funds £26,000
Governance £245,000
Grants to Institutions £4,028,000
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£11,128,000
£10,847,000£10,821,000£47,863,000£6,255,00047 / 0
2024
£14,717,000
£14,016,000£13,944,000£47,573,000£4,439,00046 / 0
2023
£11,435,129
£11,647,188£11,573,288£46,872,664£13,557,65942 / 0
2022
£8,800,000
£8,637,000£8,559,000£39,236,000£4,100,00044 / 0
2021
£10,332,000
£8,256,000£8,187,000£43,729,000£5,391,00046 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Baptist Union Of Great Britain

What does The Baptist Union Of Great Britain do?

TO PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT, ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO MEMBER CHURCHES SO THAT THEY TOO MAY MAXIMISE THEIR ABILITY TO ACHIEVE THEIR OWN CHARITABLE OBJECTIVE OF MAKING JESUS CHRIST KNOWN TO INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETY IN GENERAL.

How much income did The Baptist Union Of Great Britain report in 2025?

The Baptist Union Of Great Britain reported total income of £11.13m and reported expenditure of £10.85m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Baptist Union Of Great Britain registered as a charity?

The Baptist Union Of Great Britain was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 January 2019 as charity number 1181392. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Baptist Union Of Great Britain?

The Baptist Union Of Great Britain 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 The Baptist Union Of Great Britain operate?

The Baptist Union Of Great Britain operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Baptist Union Of Great Britain a registered charity?

Yes — The Baptist Union Of Great Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181392.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
2 January 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5124443
Charity Number
1181392

Trustees

Jeniya Gwendu
Mark Spriggs
REV LYNN MARGARET GREEN BA MST
Rev Philip Lutterodt
Rev Shayla Frances Waugh
Suzanne Kathryn Leveson
Also governs 1 other charity
Timothy James Clarke

Also Known As

  • Bugb

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