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South West Baptist Association

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1124938
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Sept. 28, 2026. Filing history
Registered
July 10, 2008
Legal form
Charitable company
Company number
06501705

Address

Address
South West Baptist Association
Wonford Chapel
36-38 Wonford Street
Exeter
EX2 5DL

Activities

The SWBA is an umbrella body for many of the Baptist Churches in the South West. SWBA is largely a service organisation, which means that much of our work is "responsive" - meeting the practical needs of our member churches. These are very wide-ranging. In addition, we also undertake an element of more strategic work.

Objects: The Advancement Of The Christian Faith Especially By The Means Of And In Accordance With The Principles Of The Baptist Denomination As Set Out For The Time Being In The Declaration Of Principle Of The Baptist Union Of Great Britain.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Other Finance, Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
Religious Activities
Who
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Area of benefit
Undefined. In Practice, Local
Local Authority
Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Plymouth City, Somerset, Torbay

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure Assets Employees
Dec. 31, 2025 Sept. 28, 2026On time £384,653 £411,823 - -
Dec. 31, 2024 Oct. 20, 2025On time £359,917 £451,367 - -
Dec. 31, 2023 Aug. 19, 2024On time £509,890 £406,594 £2,721,384 7
Dec. 31, 2022 Oct. 2, 2023On time £279,223 £237,881 - -
Dec. 31, 2021 Oct. 5, 2022On time £254,171 £248,351 - -
Dec. 31, 2020 Sept. 7, 2021 £216,124 £281,078 - -

Trustees

Name Appointed
Rev Christine Fry (Chair) July 7, 2024
Iain Douglas Freeland July 3, 2022
Neil Tinson June 19, 2024
REV Nigel Carl Manges Sept. 17, 2014
Rev Carl Smethurst Feb. 26, 2016
Rev Dr Steve Cosslett Dec. 6, 2023
Rev Michelle Parkman Jan. 29, 2024