Gillingham Baptist Church
Analysis
Gillingham Baptist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in September 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Gillingham Baptist Church reported income of £409k and spending of £209k, leaving 49% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £250k to £409k (+64%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 55%. Over the whole period it spent 63% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Gillingham Baptist Church sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Oasis Mental Health Support (£408k), Alliance for Inclusive Education (£409k) and Helmsley Walled Garden Limited (£408k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We undertake religious activities in accordance with the Christian Faith, holding services and mid-week activities for children, young people & adults also providing nurturing & support.We also run a Christian Debt Centre, coffee mornings and a Lunch Club. Various Community Groups use our premises including people with learning disabilities, cookery classes, Pre School and mental health needs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Mental Health Support | West Midlands | £408k |
| Alliance for Inclusive Education | London | £409k |
| Helmsley Walled Garden Limited | York | £408k |
| Able 2 Achieve Trust Ltd | Yeovil | £409k |