Lower Earley Baptist Church
Analysis
Lower Earley Baptist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in February 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides other finance, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Lower Earley Baptist Church reported income of £139k and spending of £110k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £125k to £139k (+11%), an average of +2.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Lower Earley Baptist Church sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Afmim UK Portsmouth Assembly (£139k), The Redeemed Christian Church of God Emmanuel Chapel (£139k) and The Tye Green Community and Leisure Association (£139k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The church provides public Christian worship services on Sundays with a programme of events for children. Midweek small groups aim to encourage the growth of faith and discipleship. Our parent and toddler group, Mulberry Bush, is aimed at pre school age children. A range of activities take place for all ages.?
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Afmim UK Portsmouth Assembly | Aldershot | £139k |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God Emmanuel Chapel | Northampton | £139k |
| The Tye Green Community and Leisure Association | Harlow | £139k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity, Lyonsdown | Hertfordshire | £139k |