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Christian Family Concern

Also known as: Mission of Hope for Children's Aid and Adoption, Birdhurst Day Nursery, Birdhurst Kids Club, Birdhurst Nursery

Core work is in supporting families, providing care in our pre-school nursery for children aged 0 -5 and a Bed sit scheme for young mothers. Wallis bedsits are for young mothers (16-22 yrs) who lack parental support or require additional help through a difficult period in their lives. Beracah bedsits provides accomodation for those with lower support needs.

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Activities & Mission

Core work is in supporting families, providing care in our pre-school nursery for children aged 0 -5 and a Bed sit scheme for young mothers. Wallis bedsits are for young mothers (16-22 yrs) who lack parental support or require additional help through a difficult period in their lives. Beracah bedsits provides accomodation for those with lower support needs.

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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Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,248,516
Latest Expenditure
£1,325,999

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 55% 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

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £99,666
Charitable Activities £1,139,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £7,705
Other Income £2,145

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,312,246
Raising Funds £13,753
Governance £9,360
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,248,516
£1,325,999£1,312,246£895,200£168,70244 / 2
2024
£1,098,954
£1,133,243£1,133,057£975,962£969,71234 / 2
2023
£941,031
£1,006,505£1,005,965£1,009,166£1,002,91632 / 2
2022
£953,546
£991,255£991,059£1,084,979£386,92131 / 2
2021
£844,627
£878,416£877,965£1,129,381£300,00030 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Christian Family Concern

What does Christian Family Concern do?

Core work is in supporting families, providing care in our pre-school nursery for children aged 0 -5 and a Bed sit scheme for young mothers. Wallis bedsits are for young mothers (16-22 yrs) who lack parental support or require additional help through a difficult period in their lives. Beracah bedsits provides accomodation for those with lower support needs.

How much income did Christian Family Concern report in 2025?

Christian Family Concern reported total income of £1.25m and reported expenditure of £1.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Christian Family Concern?

Christian Family Concern has a program ratio of 105.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Christian Family Concern registered as a charity?

Christian Family Concern was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 May 1980 as charity number 279962. It has been registered for 46 years.

Who runs Christian Family Concern?

Christian Family Concern is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID SIMON SMITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Christian Family Concern operate?

Christian Family Concern operates across 3 areas: Kent, Surrey and London.

Is Christian Family Concern a registered charity?

Yes — Christian Family Concern is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 279962.

Details

Address
CHRISTIAN FAMILY CONCERN
42 SOUTH PARK HILL ROAD
SOUTH CROYDON
CR2 7YB
Registration Date
15 May 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
279962
Charity Number
279962

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Trustees

DAVID SIMON SMITH Chair
Anne Brown
CHRISTOPHER DEEFHOLTS
Jean Patricia Williamson
Kathryn Ferguson
LYDIA GRACE SMITH

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Mission of Hope for Children's Aid and Adoption
  • Birdhurst Day Nursery
  • Birdhurst Kids Club
  • Birdhurst Nursery

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Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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