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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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£582,609
Latest Expenditure
£598,799

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 78% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £34,426
Charitable Activities £530,417
Other Trading £0
Investments £17,766
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £598,799
Raising Funds £0
Governance £11,138
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020
£574,955
£525,999£525,999£474,255£434,84514 / 10

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 2024?

Bermondsey Central Hall Methodist Church reported total income of £583k and reported expenditure of £599k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bermondsey Central Hall Methodist Church?

Bermondsey Central Hall Methodist Church has a program ratio of 102.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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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