Christchurch Harpenden
ChristChurch is open to all who wish to learn more about the Christian faith. We hold public Christian services of worship and teaching, arrange midweek Bible studies, run children's, young people's & senior citizen's activities, provide pastoral care, encourage voluntary giving to the church's work and other charitable activities and provide financial support for those associated with the Church.
Activities & Mission
ChristChurch is open to all who wish to learn more about the Christian faith. We hold public Christian services of worship and teaching, arrange midweek Bible studies, run children's, young people's & senior citizen's activities, provide pastoral care, encourage voluntary giving to the church's work and other charitable activities and provide financial support for those associated with the Church.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2018 — Christchurch Harpenden (organisation 5002275)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £4,277,572 | £531,007 | £531,007 | £5,846,919 | £295,376 | 9 / 200 |
| 2023 | £624,710 | £506,080 | £503,804 | £2,100,353 | £120,000 | 8 / 200 |
| 2022 | £1,158,257 | £485,263 | £485,263 | £1,981,723 | £289,819 | 8 / 200 |
| 2021 | £507,145 | £435,090 | £435,090 | £1,308,729 | £285,742 | 9 / 200 |
| 2020 | £493,396 | £415,870 | 0 / 200 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Christchurch Harpenden
What does Christchurch Harpenden do?
ChristChurch is open to all who wish to learn more about the Christian faith. We hold public Christian services of worship and teaching, arrange midweek Bible studies, run children's, young people's & senior citizen's activities, provide pastoral care, encourage voluntary giving to the church's work and other charitable activities and provide financial support for those associated with the Church.
How much income did Christchurch Harpenden report in 2024?
Christchurch Harpenden reported total income of £4.28m and reported expenditure of £531k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Christchurch Harpenden?
Christchurch Harpenden has a program ratio of 12.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Christchurch Harpenden registered as a charity?
Christchurch Harpenden was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 August 2016 as charity number 1168847. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Christchurch Harpenden?
Christchurch Harpenden is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lauren Rachel Cox. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Christchurch Harpenden operate?
Christchurch Harpenden operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Christchurch Harpenden a registered charity?
Yes — Christchurch Harpenden is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168847.
Details
4 Vaughan Road
HARPENDEN
AL5 4ED
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