City Temple Urc

Also known as: Holborn Community Church

City Temple is an historic English Free Church worshipping in the City of London since 1640. City Temple seeks to advance the Christian faith through activities such as Christian worship, Christian prayer, fellowship, training and development of persons, sharing the Good News about Jesus Christ and similar activities. CT serves the larger community, not just church members.

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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

City Of London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£245,607

Latest Expenditure

£158,162

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 36.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £38,694

Charitable Activities £547

Other Trading £460,316

Investments £5,733

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £183,400

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

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.

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 2023 — The City Temple - Working Funds (organisation 235447)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£245,607	£158,162				0 / 25
2024	£58,180	£182,798				0 / 25
2023	£505,290	£183,400	£183,400	£721,055	£368,190	4 / 30
2022	£416,264	£191,720				0 / 25
2021	£311,843	£180,681				0 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about City Temple Urc

What does City Temple Urc do?

How much income did City Temple Urc report in 2025?

City Temple Urc reported total income of £246k and reported expenditure of £158k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was City Temple Urc registered as a charity?

City Temple Urc was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 2013 as charity number 1151257. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs City Temple Urc?

City Temple Urc is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Rodney Woods. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does City Temple Urc operate?

City Temple Urc operates in City Of London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is City Temple Urc a registered charity?

Yes — City Temple Urc is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151257.