The Baptist Historical Society
Analysis
The Baptist Historical Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lewes. It was registered in May 1976, 50 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to individuals, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Baptist Historical Society reported income of £17k and spending of £13k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £11k to £17k (+56%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 49%. 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, The Baptist Historical Society sits at the 31st percentile: it is larger than about 31% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include South Manchester Mikva (£17k), Reading Korean Church (£17k) and Churches Together in Cornwall (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the Christian faith and to promote the study of Baptist history through publication especially Baptist quarterly and lectures and so contribute to a significant strand in British history. More information available on website - www.baptisthistory.org.uk.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| South Manchester Mikva | New Bailey Street | £17k |
| Reading Korean Church | Reading | £17k |
| Churches Together in Cornwall | Cornwall | £17k |
| Toftwood Village Hall | Dereham | £17k |