RYE BAPTIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1188057 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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. As the overseeing charity of Rye Foodbank, to further such charitable purposes that promote the alleviation of poverty and relief of need in the local area.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £(42,547) for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total free reserves of £138,683. The trustees' report notes that grant funding faces increasing competition and government changes, but the charity maintains operational stability through volunteer support and community engagement.

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

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Trustees · trustee networks

• Rev Fiona Gillchair
• David Howard Archer
• Elisabeth Johanna Maria Harper
• Keith Ronald Haward
• Marguerite Ellen Kenward
• PENNY KINGHAM
• Sally Anne Moore

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

Operates in: East Sussex

Income and spending

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