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Bermondsey Central Hall Methodist Church

Also known as: Bch, Slm, South London Mission

Christian worship and pastoral care; drop-in centre for elderly; provision of hostel accommodation to those in need of low-cost housing; food distribution programme; Saturday Supplementary School; housing & benefits advice; Youth activities (Boys and Girls Brigade; Summer Holiday Club); project to support young mothers in the community part funded (70%) by the Methodist Church VentureFX fund.

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Activities & Mission

Christian worship and pastoral care; drop-in centre for elderly; provision of hostel accommodation to those in need of low-cost housing; food distribution programme; Saturday Supplementary School; housing & benefits advice; Youth activities (Boys and Girls Brigade; Summer Holiday Club); project to support young mothers in the community part funded (70%) by the Methodist Church VentureFX fund.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Southwark

Financial Information

Latest Income
£629,448
Latest Expenditure
£645,490

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £154,724
Charitable Activities £910
Other Trading £456,263
Investments £15,376
Other Income £2,175

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £625,192
Raising Funds £0
Governance £3,173
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £20,298

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£629,448
£645,490£625,192£496,968£292,06714 / 150
2024
£582,609
£598,799£598,799£512,763£23,50011 / 150
2023
£621,372
£547,155£547,155£520,944£365,69712 / 80
2022
£500,258
£548,129£548,129£447,513£434,83514 / 12
2021
£588,623
£572,063£572,063£502,831£44,122,31114 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bermondsey Central Hall Methodist Church

What does Bermondsey Central Hall Methodist Church do?

Christian worship and pastoral care; drop-in centre for elderly; provision of hostel accommodation to those in need of low-cost housing; food distribution programme; Saturday Supplementary School; housing & benefits advice; Youth activities (Boys and Girls Brigade; Summer Holiday Club); project to support young mothers in the community part funded (70%) by the Methodist Church VentureFX fund.

How much income did Bermondsey Central Hall Methodist Church report in 2025?

Bermondsey Central Hall Methodist Church reported total income of £629k and reported expenditure of £645k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bermondsey Central Hall Methodist Church registered as a charity?

Bermondsey Central Hall Methodist Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 May 2011 as charity number 1141912. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Bermondsey Central Hall Methodist Church?

Bermondsey Central Hall Methodist Church is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Ling Yu Ji. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bermondsey Central Hall Methodist Church operate?

Bermondsey Central Hall Methodist Church operates in Southwark, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bermondsey Central Hall Methodist Church a registered charity?

Yes — Bermondsey Central Hall Methodist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1141912.

Details

Address
SOUTH LONDON MISSION
CENTRAL HALL
256 BERMONDSEY STREET
LONDON
SE1 3UJ
Registration Date
13 May 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5011932
Charity Number
1141912

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Trustees

Rev Ling Yu Ji Chair
Abenaa Baffoe
Akua Agyepong
Ayodele Odumade
HECTOR C SHAW
KADIATU JALLOH RMHN
LOVETTE ABIOSEH KARGBO
RACHEL GEORGE SRN
Samuel Reginald Abbey
STEPHANIE JANE STEVENSON
TRACEY VEDAWAIN MARLIN DIPMGT
VELMA FOFANAH

Also Known As

  • Bch
  • Slm
  • South London Mission

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30 July 2026
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