Upminster Baptist Church
Analysis
Upminster Baptist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in May 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Upminster Baptist Church reported income of £68k and spending of £73k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £153k to £68k (-55%), an average of -18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income dropped by 56%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Upminster Baptist Church sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include King's Way Community Church (£68k), Collective Church (£68k) and South Birmingham Muslim Community Association (£68k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The advancement of Christian faith, community service and charitable purposes.Activities for members and to the community generally, including a Toddler Group, a Playgroup, a Contact Centre, and football training for about 130 children on Saturdays.The Church runs courses in parenting, for people interested in discovering more about Christianity, and events for Young People and retired people.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| King's Way Community Church | Harwich | £68k |
| Collective Church | York | £68k |
| South Birmingham Muslim Community Association | Birmingham | £68k |
| Ashton Jame Mosque and Islamic Centre | Ashton-Under-Lyne | £68k |