Retford Baptist Church
Analysis
Retford Baptist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Retford. It was registered in May 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06210578). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Retford Baptist Church reported income of £312k and spending of £355k, spending 114% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income fell from £338k to £312k (-7.8%), an average of -2.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income rose by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Retford Baptist Church sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Dutch Church in London (£312k), Rowheath Pavilion Christian Trust (£312k) and Storeroom 2010 (£312k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the christian faith both locally and worldwide and as an expression of christian love to relieve sickness and financial hardship, to promote and preserve good health and to advance education.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Dutch Church in London | London | £312k |
| Rowheath Pavilion Christian Trust | Birmingham | £312k |
| Storeroom 2010 | Isle of Wight | £312k |
| St Basil's Church, Devon | Exeter | £312k |