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First Church Of Christ Scientist, Dorking, Surrey, England

Sunday services & Sunday school. Testimony meetings. Reading room. Annual public lecture.

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Activities & Mission

Sunday services & Sunday school. Testimony meetings. Reading room. Annual public lecture.

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
£429,013
Latest Expenditure
£812,367

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 16.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 11% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 439). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 84% of UK Education 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 £293,256
Charitable Activities £1,959
Other Trading £0
Investments £7,055
Other Income £350,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £105,445
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2024.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2020 — Christian Science Society, Eastbourne (organisation 5063408)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£429,013
£812,3670 / 4
2023
£652,270
£105,445£105,445£925,038£291,9770 / 4
2022
£17,748
£100,0450 / 7
2021
£16,060
£52,8530 / 11
2020
£52,018
£44,7100 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about First Church Of Christ Scientist, Dorking, Surrey, England

What does First Church Of Christ Scientist, Dorking, Surrey, England do?

Sunday services & Sunday school. Testimony meetings. Reading room. Annual public lecture.

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

First Church Of Christ Scientist, Dorking, Surrey, England reported total income of £429k and reported expenditure of £812k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is First Church Of Christ Scientist, Dorking, Surrey, England?

First Church Of Christ Scientist, Dorking, Surrey, England has a program ratio of 16.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 439 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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

First Church Of Christ Scientist, Dorking, Surrey, England was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 June 1991 as charity number 1003091. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs First Church Of Christ Scientist, Dorking, Surrey, England?

First Church Of Christ Scientist, Dorking, Surrey, England is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Dakin-White. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does First Church Of Christ Scientist, Dorking, Surrey, England operate?

First Church Of Christ Scientist, Dorking, Surrey, England operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

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

Yes — First Church Of Christ Scientist, Dorking, Surrey, England is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1003091.

Details

Address
First Church Of Christ Scientist
Moores Road
DORKING
Surrey
RH4 2BG
Registration Date
3 June 1991
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1003091
Charity Number
1003091

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Trustees

Susan Dakin-White Chair
Francesca Jane Simpson
Susan Clare Wildbur

Sectors & Classifications

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