# HOCKLIFFE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, LEIGHTON BUZZARD

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1198879
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** May 9, 2022
- **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=1198879


## Contact

- **Address:** Hockliffe Street Baptist Church, Delta House, 33 Hockliffe Street, LEIGHTON BUZZARD
- **Postcode:** LU7 1EZ
- **Phone:** 01525371312
- **Email:** office@hsb.church
- **Website:** www.hsb.church



## Activities

**Objects:** 3.1. THE PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH ARE: 3.1.1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AS A BAPTIST CHURCH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS; PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN LEIGHTON BUZZARD AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD; AND3.1.2. SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE CHARITY TRUSTEES, PUT INTO PRACTICE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF NEED, HARDSHIP AND SICKNESS; THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION; AND THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE; PROVIDED THAT THE ADVANCEMENT OF SUCH PURPOSES MUST BE UNDERTAKEN IN A MANNER THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE DOCTRINAL DISTINCTIVES AND ETHICAL STATEMENTS AS MAY BE ADOPTED AND AMENDED BY THE CHURCH FROM TIME TO TIME IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHURCH HANDBOOK.

**Activities:** The church advances religion by the preaching of the Gospel, public worship within the church building,organised Bible studies, prayer meetings, children's and youth groups, women's groups, men's groups,evangelistic events, a bi-weekly drop in (the Hub), seasonal events andservices, and meeting needs within the community.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Services
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Religious Activities
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Central Bedfordshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £220721 | £215657 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £247702 | £262103 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £278961 | £259014 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Jennifer Louise Nicholls — appointed Feb. 9, 2025
- Julie Duncalf — appointed July 13, 2025
- Paul Michael Ewers — appointed March 16, 2025
- Rev John Ashley Hardaker — appointed Sept. 28, 2025
- Stephen John Hailes — appointed March 10, 2024