West Leigh Baptist Church
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED GOVERNING DOCUMENT, WEST LEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH EXISTS TO OFFER A PLACE FOR PUBLIC WORSHIP WHICH IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY OF LEIGH-ON-SEA. CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED ON SUNDAYS & WEEK DAYS GEARED TO THEIR PARTICULAR AGE GROUPS. A GROUP FOR CARERS AND TODDLERS IS HELD. SENIOR ADULTS ALSO HAVE WEEKLY MEETINGS.
Activities & Mission
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED GOVERNING DOCUMENT, WEST LEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH EXISTS TO OFFER A PLACE FOR PUBLIC WORSHIP WHICH IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY OF LEIGH-ON-SEA. CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED ON SUNDAYS & WEEK DAYS GEARED TO THEIR PARTICULAR AGE GROUPS. A GROUP FOR CARERS AND TODDLERS IS HELD. SENIOR ADULTS ALSO HAVE WEEKLY MEETINGS.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — West Leigh Baptist Church (organisation 5005392)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £926,367 | £403,424 | £298,367 | £2,624,728 | £30,000 | 12 / 90 |
| 2023 | £408,482 | £305,853 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2022 | £399,090 | £372,852 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2021 | £358,650 | £330,508 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2020 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about West Leigh Baptist Church
What does West Leigh Baptist Church do?
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED GOVERNING DOCUMENT, WEST LEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH EXISTS TO OFFER A PLACE FOR PUBLIC WORSHIP WHICH IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY OF LEIGH-ON-SEA. CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED ON SUNDAYS & WEEK DAYS GEARED TO THEIR PARTICULAR AGE GROUPS. A GROUP FOR CARERS AND TODDLERS IS HELD. SENIOR ADULTS ALSO HAVE WEEKLY MEETINGS.
How much income did West Leigh Baptist Church report in 2024?
West Leigh Baptist Church reported total income of £926k and reported expenditure of £403k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is West Leigh Baptist Church?
West Leigh Baptist Church has a program ratio of 32.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was West Leigh Baptist Church registered as a charity?
West Leigh Baptist Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 2020 as charity number 1187741. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs West Leigh Baptist Church?
West Leigh Baptist Church is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does West Leigh Baptist Church operate?
West Leigh Baptist Church operates in Southend-on-sea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is West Leigh Baptist Church a registered charity?
Yes — West Leigh Baptist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187741.
Details
1150 London Road
Leigh-on-Sea
SS9 2AJ
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