Central Baptist Church Chelmsford
Analysis
Central Baptist Church Chelmsford is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chelmsford. It was registered in November 2021, 5 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 March 2025, Central Baptist Church Chelmsford reported income of £373k and spending of £347k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from March 2023 to March 2025, income grew from £232k to £373k (+61%), an average of +27% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 60%. Over the whole period it spent 74% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Central Baptist Church Chelmsford sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hoole Baptist Church Chester (£373k), The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Aidan, Gravesend (£373k) and Friends World Committee for Consultation (£373k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The church's mission statement is to "Love God, Love Others, Make Disciples". It seeks to achieve this through our morning services which are contemporary and engaging, with lively band-led worship, clear biblical teaching, and an informal family feel. We also enjoy good working and community relationships with other churches and various outreach ministries in the city.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hoole Baptist Church Chester | Chester | £373k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Aidan, Gravesend | Gravesend | £373k |
| Friends World Committee for Consultation | London | £373k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Crofton, Stubbington | Fareham | £373k |