Crofton Baptist Church

Crofton Baptist Church is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1134220).

Crofton Baptist Church is a registered charity whose principal purpose is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. It makes grants to other organisations whose charitable objects complement its work, and also to individuals in furtherance of its charitable objectives. It aims to donate 15% of its annual income to mission organisations, namely 2.5% each to Baptist Home Mission and the Baptist Missionary Society World Mission, with the remaining 10% split equally between five other organisations. Its annual report shows £44,923 paid in its most recent year.

Priority Areas

The church grants to national and international organisations and societies whose aims and objectives are compatible with its charitable purpose, as well as to individuals. Its mission support includes permanent partnerships and a changing group of other organisations, with an intended balance between local, national and international recipients and between evangelism and social action. It looks for theological alignment with its vision and values, clearly stated aims and charitable objectives, an established and respected record with ongoing viability, transparent use of donations, and the prospect of excellent two-way partnership. It expects organisations to have an enthusiastic contact within the church to encourage prayer, interest and, where possible, active engagement, and to keep the church informed.

Themes

• Christian mission
• Evangelism
• Social action

Geographic Focus

The United Kingdom; other parts of the world.

Church partners are invited to submit written proposals nominating organisations for future mission support. The Mission Strategy Group considers proposals against its criteria, undertakes additional due diligence and may meet with the proposer before recommending organisations to the Church Partners Meeting for approval.

Deadlines: Mission support proposals are due by the end of September each year.

Application windows:

• Mission support proposals: Proposals are announced in early September and are due by the end of September.

What to send:

• Mission support proposals: A written proposal addressing how the key criteria are met.

Applying again: Mission support proposals: A fresh proposal may include an organisation supported previously, including one coming to the end of its three-year period of support.

What the charity says:

• The organisation is expected to align with CBC's vision and values and the Evangelical Alliance Basis of Faith.
• The organisation should have clearly stated aims and objectives and clearly articulated charitable objectives.
• The organisation should demonstrate an established and respected track record with ongoing viability.
• The organisation should clearly explain how donations are spent, including administrative and operational costs and the projects supported.
• The church expects an excellent two-way partnership, with an enthusiastic church contact who encourages prayer, interest and, where possible, active engagement.
• The organisation should keep the church fully informed and interested.
• The church seeks a balance across local, national and international organisations.
• The church seeks a balance between evangelical and social action organisations.
• The group may undertake further due diligence and meet the proposer, particularly for an organisation that is little known to CBC or newly established.