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Wycliffe Baptist Church

Also known as: Wycliffe Baptist Church, Reading

Wycliffe Baptist Church aims to promote the Christian faith in east Reading, where its buildings are located, and more widely throughout the UK and internationally. As an integral part of this, it aims to provide resources for the benefit of the community locally through organising a range of appropriate activities and by the provision of facilities for community activities.

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Activities & Mission

Wycliffe Baptist Church aims to promote the Christian faith in east Reading, where its buildings are located, and more widely throughout the UK and internationally. As an integral part of this, it aims to provide resources for the benefit of the community locally through organising a range of appropriate activities and by the provision of facilities for community activities.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£712,417
Latest Expenditure
£718,359

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 80% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 414). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 77% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £521,021
Charitable Activities £49,032
Other Trading £0
Investments £15,563
Other Income £126,800

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £718,359
Raising Funds £0
Governance £2,230
Grants to Institutions £128,780
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£712,417
£718,359£718,359£1,305,668£1,130,73418 / 250
2023
£744,723
£722,113£722,113£1,311,610£763,61019 / 250
2022
£702,587
£669,294£669,294£1,289,000£561,51319 / 250
2021
£559,185
£558,619£558,619£1,255,707£367,37014 / 250
2020
£574,972
£519,881£519,881£1,255,141£385,76411 / 250

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wycliffe Baptist Church

What does Wycliffe Baptist Church do?

Wycliffe Baptist Church aims to promote the Christian faith in east Reading, where its buildings are located, and more widely throughout the UK and internationally. As an integral part of this, it aims to provide resources for the benefit of the community locally through organising a range of appropriate activities and by the provision of facilities for community activities.

How much income did Wycliffe Baptist Church report in 2024?

Wycliffe Baptist Church reported total income of £712k and reported expenditure of £718k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Wycliffe Baptist Church?

Wycliffe Baptist Church has a program ratio of 100.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 414 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Wycliffe Baptist Church registered as a charity?

Wycliffe Baptist Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 April 2010 as charity number 1135617. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Wycliffe Baptist Church?

Wycliffe Baptist Church is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALAN TOWER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wycliffe Baptist Church operate?

Wycliffe Baptist Church operates across 2 areas: Reading and Wokingham.

Is Wycliffe Baptist Church a registered charity?

Yes — Wycliffe Baptist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135617.

Details

Address
WYCLIFFE BAPTIST CHURCH
233 KINGS ROAD
READING
RG1 4LS
Registration Date
21 April 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5008792
Charity Number
1135617

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Trustees

ALAN TOWER Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Andrew Westwood
Graeme Fairbairn
Jacqueline Helen Mann
Jane Elizabeth Farnworth
Mandy Whittingham
Paul Lapworth
Rhona Lawrie
Also governs 1 other charity
Tik Kiu Boris Ho

Also Known As

  • Wycliffe Baptist Church, Reading

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