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Community Church Bishop's Stortford

Our Vision Statement is to be 'The Family of God in the Presence of God displaying the Glory of God'. Activities include Sunday worship, a variety of children and youth ministries including Treasure Chest parent & toddlers, Me & Dad and Sunshine & Rainbows (group for bereaved parents), regular Alpha courses, Marriage courses, support for overseas churches and for members church- planting abroad

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Activities & Mission

Our Vision Statement is to be 'The Family of God in the Presence of God displaying the Glory of God'. Activities include Sunday worship, a variety of children and youth ministries including Treasure Chest parent & toddlers, Me & Dad and Sunshine & Rainbows (group for bereaved parents), regular Alpha courses, Marriage courses, support for overseas churches and for members church- planting abroad

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£562,460
Latest Expenditure
£526,765

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £552,317
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £6,244
Investments £3,899
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £526,765
Raising Funds £0
Governance £3,609
Grants to Institutions £63,907
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
£562,460
£526,765£526,765£1,277,843£96,14110 / 100
2024
£439,952
£504,5970 / 100
2023
£491,740
£511,2310 / 100
2022
£498,659
£440,1040 / 100
2021
£475,026
£93,0990 / 101

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Community Church Bishop's Stortford

What does Community Church Bishop's Stortford do?

Our Vision Statement is to be 'The Family of God in the Presence of God displaying the Glory of God'. Activities include Sunday worship, a variety of children and youth ministries including Treasure Chest parent & toddlers, Me & Dad and Sunshine & Rainbows (group for bereaved parents), regular Alpha courses, Marriage courses, support for overseas churches and for members church- planting abroad

How much income did Community Church Bishop's Stortford report in 2025?

Community Church Bishop's Stortford reported total income of £562k and reported expenditure of £527k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Community Church Bishop's Stortford registered as a charity?

Community Church Bishop's Stortford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 May 2016 as charity number 1166939. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Community Church Bishop's Stortford?

Community Church Bishop's Stortford is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Community Church Bishop's Stortford operate?

Community Church Bishop's Stortford operates across 3 areas: United States, Essex and Hertfordshire.

Is Community Church Bishop's Stortford a registered charity?

Yes — Community Church Bishop's Stortford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166939.

Details

Address
COMMUNITY CHURCH CHARIS CENTRE
WATER LANE
BISHOP'S STORTFORD
CM23 2JZ
Registration Date
5 May 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5066906
Charity Number
1166939

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Trustees

David Ovonlen
Jody Salmon
Nicky Smith

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