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.
Activities & Mission
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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 63% of UK Religion charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 120). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 72% of UK Religion charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 2020 | £326,189 | £225,588 | 0 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about City Temple Urc
What does City Temple Urc do?
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.
How much income did City Temple Urc report in 2024?
City Temple Urc reported total income of £58k and reported expenditure of £183k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is City Temple Urc?
City Temple Urc has a program ratio of 36.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Religion charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 120 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
Details
HOLBORN VIADUCT
LONDON
EC1A 2DE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Holborn Community Church
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated