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First Church Of Christ Scientist Cheltenham

Also known as: First Church of Christ, Scientist Cheltenham New Building Fund, First Church of Christ, Scientist, Cheltenham, Reading Room Fund

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Activities & Mission

Religious activities

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

Gloucestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income
£28,848
Latest Expenditure
£311,558

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 19% of UK Religion charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 32). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 17.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 19% of UK Religion charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 41% 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

Donations & Legacies £8,107
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £1,147
Investments £101
Other Income £3,187,500

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £17,613
Raising Funds £3,421
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £82,033

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£28,848
£311,5580 / 7
2024
£19,872
£46,1060 / 7
2023
£15,840
£67,5000 / 6
2022
£3,196,855
£103,067£17,613£3,255,980£2,735,9800 / 9
2021
£122,592
£14,8280 / 9

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Frequently asked questions about First Church Of Christ Scientist Cheltenham

What does First Church Of Christ Scientist Cheltenham do?

Religious activities

How much income did First Church Of Christ Scientist Cheltenham report in 2025?

First Church Of Christ Scientist Cheltenham reported total income of £29k and reported expenditure of £312k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is First Church Of Christ Scientist Cheltenham?

First Church Of Christ Scientist Cheltenham has a program ratio of 0.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Religion charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 32 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was First Church Of Christ Scientist Cheltenham registered as a charity?

First Church Of Christ Scientist Cheltenham was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 June 1965 as charity number 237593. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs First Church Of Christ Scientist Cheltenham?

First Church Of Christ Scientist Cheltenham 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 First Church Of Christ Scientist Cheltenham operate?

First Church Of Christ Scientist Cheltenham operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is First Church Of Christ Scientist Cheltenham a registered charity?

Yes — First Church Of Christ Scientist Cheltenham is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 237593.

Details

Address
First Church of Christ
Scientist
189 Bath Road
CHELTENHAM
Gloucestershire
Registration Date
10 June 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
237593
Charity Number
237593

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Trustees

Elizabeth Anne Wilson
Judy Annette Vaughan
MARGARET CHRISTINE MATTHEWS
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Religion

Also Known As

  • First Church of Christ, Scientist Cheltenham New Building Fund
  • First Church of Christ, Scientist, Cheltenham, Reading Room Fund

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