Seion Welsh Baptist Chapel
Analysis
Seion Welsh Baptist Chapel is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Porth. It was registered in December 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Seion Welsh Baptist Chapel reported income of £28k and spending of £37k, spending 130% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £23k to £28k (+22%), an average of +5.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 15%. Over the whole period it spent 126% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Seion Welsh Baptist Chapel sits at the 39th percentile: it is larger than about 39% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Christian Science Society, Exeter (£28k), The Vernon Smith Church Trust Charity (£28k) and Ruh Ministries (£28k).
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
To advance the Christian religion primarily, but not exclusively, in Maerdy and the surrounding area for the benefit of the general public. This is done through holding worship services on Sundays, and in the week Bible studies, carer/toddler meetings, children's activities, coffee mornings and various other activities. We also support missionaries both in the UK and abroad.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Science Society, Exeter | Exeter | £28k |
| The Vernon Smith Church Trust Charity | Gloucester | £28k |
| Ruh Ministries | Birmingham | £28k |
| The Friday Apostles St John's Church Of God | Sheffield | £28k |