# SOUTH WEST BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1124938
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** July 10, 2008
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1124938


## Contact

- **Address:** SOUTH WEST BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, WONFORD CHAPEL, 36-38 WONFORD STREET, EXETER
- **Postcode:** EX2 5DL
- **Phone:** 01392433533
- **Email:** admin@swbaptists.org.uk
- **Website:** www.swbaptists.org.uk



## Activities

**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.

**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.

**Area of benefit:** UNDEFINED. IN PRACTICE, LOCAL




## 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



## Areas of operation

- Cornwall
- Devon
- Dorset
- Plymouth City
- Somerset
- Torbay



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £359917 | £451367 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £509890 | £406594 | £2721384 | 7 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £279223 | £237881 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £254171 | £248351 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £216124 | £281078 | — | — |



## Trustees

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