Downham Baptist Church
Analysis
Downham Baptist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bromley. It was registered in March 2018, 8 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 services.
In the financial year ending December 2024, Downham Baptist Church reported income of £29k and spending of £20k, leaving 30% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2024, income fell from £64k to £29k (-55%), an average of -23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income dropped by 61%. Over the whole period it spent 67% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Downham Baptist Church 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 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Greater Things (Rugby) (£29k), Redeemed Christian Church of God - Freedom House for All Nations (£29k) and Divine Covenant Ministries (£29k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The advancement of the Christian faith through preaching the good news of Christ?s death, burial, and resurrection and through regular Bible teaching. The church has Sunday services and small group Bible studies as well as discipleship courses, a midweek Bible study, and various outreach events. The church also has a vision to train and support missionaries to carry the gospel to the nations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Things (Rugby) | Rugby | £29k |
| Redeemed Christian Church of God - Freedom House for All Nations | London | £29k |
| Divine Covenant Ministries | Essex | £29k |
| The Geoffrey and Alice Bennett Bequest | Carlisle | £29k |