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The Worthing Tabernacle

Also known as: The Tab

The Worthing Tabernacle's main purpose is to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, baptising them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

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Activities & Mission

The Worthing Tabernacle's main purpose is to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, baptising them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

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

West Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income
£209,261
Latest Expenditure
£226,295

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 46.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 88.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £518,170
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £35,887
Investments £293
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £257,815
Raising Funds £32,316
Governance £2,200
Grants to Institutions £39,418
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 2023.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023
£209,261
£226,2950 / 75
2022
£233,383
£241,2880 / 75
2021
£274,629
£305,1050 / 60
2020
£554,350
£290,131£257,815£2,341,727£483,9967 / 70
2019
£314,528
£349,6410 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Worthing Tabernacle

What does The Worthing Tabernacle do?

The Worthing Tabernacle's main purpose is to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, baptising them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

How much income did The Worthing Tabernacle report in 2023?

The Worthing Tabernacle reported total income of £209k and reported expenditure of £226k for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Worthing Tabernacle registered as a charity?

The Worthing Tabernacle was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 January 1966 as charity number 243808. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs The Worthing Tabernacle?

The Worthing Tabernacle is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Richard James Owen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Worthing Tabernacle operate?

The Worthing Tabernacle operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Worthing Tabernacle a registered charity?

Yes — The Worthing Tabernacle is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 243808.

Details

Address
Worthing Tabernacle
64 Chapel Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 1BN
Registration Date
18 January 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
243808
Charity Number
243808

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Trustees

Rev Richard James Owen Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Howard Barnes-Moss
Jeremy Cook
Michael Campbell
Paul Davies
Tony Stubbs

Also Known As

  • The Tab

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