Emmanuel Church, Eastbourne

Our Mission Statement (see website) expands on the following themes:TELL: ?TO PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS OF THE KINGDOM?TEACH: ?TO TEACH, BAPTISE AND NURTURE BELIEVERS?TEND: ?TO RESPOND TO HUMAN NEED BY LOVING SERVICE?TRANSFORM: ?TO SEEK TO TRANSFORM UNJUST STRUCTURES OF SOCIETY?TREASURE: ?TO SAFEGUARD THE INTEGRITY OF CREATION, AND SUSTAIN AND RENEW THE LIFE OF THE EARTH?

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Activities & Mission

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

East Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£272,507

Latest Expenditure

£407,274

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 32.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 20% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 87.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 24% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 48% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £816,614

Charitable Activities £48,026

Other Trading £12,129

Investments £9,258

Other Income £3,627

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £286,335

Raising Funds £0

Governance £4,735

Grants to Institutions £11,828

Other Expenditure £39,683

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£272,507	£407,274				0 / 20
2024	£889,654	£326,018	£286,335	£46,643	£42,361	5 / 60
2023	£391,898	£1,689,040				0 / 60
2022	£1,922,664	£1,914,908	£191,802	£780,157	£668,577	5 / 100
2021	£900,918	£1,066,933	£171,955	£772,597	£705,835	5 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Emmanuel Church, Eastbourne

What does Emmanuel Church, Eastbourne do?

How much income did Emmanuel Church, Eastbourne report in 2025?

Emmanuel Church, Eastbourne reported total income of £273k and reported expenditure of £407k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Emmanuel Church, Eastbourne?

Emmanuel Church, Eastbourne has a program ratio of 32.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Emmanuel Church, Eastbourne registered as a charity?

Emmanuel Church, Eastbourne was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 March 2018 as charity number 1177439. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Emmanuel Church, Eastbourne?

Emmanuel Church, Eastbourne is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Emmanuel Church, Eastbourne operate?

Emmanuel Church, Eastbourne operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Emmanuel Church, Eastbourne a registered charity?

Yes — Emmanuel Church, Eastbourne is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1177439.