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First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Croydon, Surrey

The church's activities are governed by The Church Manual by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science. Sunday morning and services, a Sunday School, Wednesday Testimony Meetings, a Reading Room and an annual lecture on Christian Science are all provided for the public.

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Activities & Mission

The church's activities are governed by The Church Manual by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science. Sunday morning and services, a Sunday School, Wednesday Testimony Meetings, a Reading Room and an annual lecture on Christian Science are all provided for the public.

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

Latest Income
£60,614
Latest Expenditure
£29,232

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 48.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 48.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£60,614
£29,2320 / 12
2023
£35,727
£29,2720 / 12
2022
£31,894
£31,2590 / 15
2021
£23,227
£22,7560 / 16
2020
£33,759
£35,6200 / 21

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Croydon, Surrey

What does First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Croydon, Surrey do?

The church's activities are governed by The Church Manual by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science. Sunday morning and services, a Sunday School, Wednesday Testimony Meetings, a Reading Room and an annual lecture on Christian Science are all provided for the public.

How much income did First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Croydon, Surrey report in 2024?

First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Croydon, Surrey reported total income of £61k and reported expenditure of £29k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Croydon, Surrey registered as a charity?

First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Croydon, Surrey was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 January 1966 as charity number 238906. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Croydon, Surrey?

First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Croydon, Surrey is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Linda Ashton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Croydon, Surrey operate?

First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Croydon, Surrey operates across 2 areas: Croydon and Surrey.

Is First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Croydon, Surrey a registered charity?

Yes — First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Croydon, Surrey is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 238906.

Details

Address
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST
14 ALTYRE ROAD
CROYDON
CR0 5LA
Registration Date
3 January 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
238906
Charity Number
238906

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Trustees

Linda Ashton Chair
Caroline Goodwin
Lilia Lunn
MICHAEL GYANG
Themby Wilcox

Sectors & Classifications

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