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WELLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1164098 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as WBC

A Christian Church in membership with the Baptist Union of Great Britain and the South West Baptist Association bringing the good news of the Gospel to the community of Wellington, Somerset

Objects

THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION. THE CHURCH MAY ALSO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£178k
Latest spending
£190k
Registered
2015
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £11,724 for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared to a surplus in the previous year. Per the statement of assets and liabilities, the charity holds unrestricted cash and current assets of £71,826 at year-end. The trustees have determined that an independent examination is sufficient, indicating no requirement for a full statutory audit.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £35,705 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“Remuneration was paid to employees, who are also Trustees, for their duties as employees, as follows: Rev Sam Griffiths Stipend 35,705”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Largest income source: Donations, legacies and other similar receipts (79% of income)
“Donations, legacies and other similar receipts 2 140,408” — page 31
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Pension scheme deficit: £11k
“The estimated liability advised by the Scheme at 31 December 2024 was £10,600.” — page 32
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Wellington Baptist Church (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Somerset

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£178k£190k
31/12/2024£146k£133k
31/12/2023£145k£139k
31/12/2022£117k£112k
31/12/2021£124k£112k

Common questions

Is WELLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £11,724 for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared to a surplus in the previous year. Per the statement of assets and liabilities, the charity holds unrestricted cash and current assets of £71,826 at year-end. The trustees have determined that an independent examination is sufficient, indicating no requirement for a full statutory audit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of WELLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £35,705 band.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
Somerset Community Foundation21/10/2022£1kProviding a warm space to support those experiencing fuel poverty during the cost-of-living crisis