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Larne Baptist Church

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £208.8K

  • Spending

    £101.2K

Charity no. 108245 Date registered. 25/11/2021

Public benefits

The direct benefits which flow from the purpose include: - Eternal salvation and adoption into the family of God through the gospel of Jesus Christ. - The spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, bringing reconciliation both between human beings and God, and human beings with on another. - The gaining of an understanding in Christian beliefs as set

out in the Bible and Doctrinal Statement of the Church leading to spiritual and moral development and personal growth in the Christian Faith. - The provision of regular Christian education, helping people to understand, live out, defend and promote the Christian gospel of Jesus Christ. - Practical expressions of Christian beliefs and standards in the local community such as through the care of those in need, assistance and comfort to the sick, elderly and bereaved. - The development of individual ability and gift through the engagement of willing volunteers in practical and spiritual service. - The positive impact on society that comes from the living out of a Christian worldview. The benefits arising from the purpose will be demonstrated through; the number of those attending activities and events and benefitting directly each week from the Bible teaching and corporate worship, the leaders and helpers mobilised each week through various programmes and the positive contributions of members within the wider community; and, the effective pastoral care supporting both families and individuals. This will be evidenced through regular evaluation and informal feedback from members and those attending events, their families and the general public within the community in which the Church operates. The Trustees do not anticipate that any harm will flow from any of the above purposes. The Church's beneficiaries are Church Members and adherents, and anyone who chooses to attend the church services which are open to members of the general public, other individual that the Church is in direct and indirect contact with, the community in which pastoral services are provided and other communities throughout Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and worldwide which benefits from our engagement with and support for both Christians and other secular organisations. The only private benefits flowing from our purposes are the provision of stipend for any pastor of the Church who will also assume the role of Trustee and paid employment for the personnel required to manage the work of the Church. Such stipend, salaries and any incurred expenses are incidental and necessary to enable the Church to provide the pastoral and administrative support required to fulfil the stated Purpose.

What your organisation does

We hold regular services for public worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching for all age groups, and provides pastoral care to the members of the church through visitation and prayer. Organise meetings and events that promote our charitable purpose. Participate in the life of the local community. Support other Christian organisations

and charities through volunteering, financial gifts and prayer.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of religion

Who the charity helps

  • Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
  • Adult training
  • Carers
  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • Ethnic minorities
  • General public
  • Language community
  • Learning disabilities
  • Men
  • Mental health
  • Older people
  • Overseas/developing countries
  • Parents
  • Physical disabilities
  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)
  • Unemployed/low income
  • Victim support
  • Voluntary and community sector
  • Volunteers
  • Women
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Religious activities

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 December 2023

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 December 2022

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

The Church acknowledges the headship of Jesus Christ over His Church and exists to glorify the triune God by maintaining and promoting His worship both individually and corporately. Its Members devote themselves to the teachings of Scripture, to fellowship, breaking of bread, prayer and evangelism. They commit, with the help of God, to witness to the saving and sustaining power of the Lord Jesus Christ and to work for the extension of His Kingdom. The principal charitable object of the church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the teaching of Scripture. Our beliefs can be summarised in the Doctrinal Statement and Baptist principles.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name


  • 8 Trustees
  • 1 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Mr Simon Curry, Upper Cairncastle Road, Larne, BT40 2HP

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Simon Peter Curry
Mr Andrew Henry
Mr Bryan Hunter
Mr Leslie Morrow
Mr Roy Warke
Mr Tim Bailie
Mr Scott Mccloskey
Mr Norman Gibson

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland