First Church Of Christ, Scientist, London
This Kensington Church, open to everyone, provides for the community weekly Sunday Church Services, a Sunday School, Wednesday Testimony Meetings, a Christian Science Reading Room bookshop and sponsors regular free lectures. All details are on our church website www.firstlondon.org, with world-wide links to daily articles, podcasts and videos about Christian science.
Activities & Mission
This Kensington Church, open to everyone, provides for the community weekly Sunday Church Services, a Sunday School, Wednesday Testimony Meetings, a Christian Science Reading Room bookshop and sponsors regular free lectures. All details are on our church website www.firstlondon.org, with world-wide links to daily articles, podcasts and videos about Christian science.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £315,167 | £329,502 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2024 | £309,519 | £297,607 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £238,037 | £199,866 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2022 | £503,936 | £357,559 | £318,639 | £11,486,051 | £2,453,341 | 7 / 15 |
| 2021 | £373,742 | £328,492 | 0 / 15 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about First Church Of Christ, Scientist, London
What does First Church Of Christ, Scientist, London do?
This Kensington Church, open to everyone, provides for the community weekly Sunday Church Services, a Sunday School, Wednesday Testimony Meetings, a Christian Science Reading Room bookshop and sponsors regular free lectures. All details are on our church website www.firstlondon.org, with world-wide links to daily articles, podcasts and videos about Christian science.
How much income did First Church Of Christ, Scientist, London report in 2025?
First Church Of Christ, Scientist, London reported total income of £315k and reported expenditure of £330k 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, London?
First Church Of Christ, Scientist, London has a program ratio of 63.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was First Church Of Christ, Scientist, London registered as a charity?
First Church Of Christ, Scientist, London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 October 1965 as charity number 238685. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs First Church Of Christ, Scientist, London?
First Church Of Christ, Scientist, London is governed by a board of 4 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, London operate?
First Church Of Christ, Scientist, London operates in Kensington And Chelsea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is First Church Of Christ, Scientist, London a registered charity?
Yes — First Church Of Christ, Scientist, London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 238685.
Details
8 WRIGHTS LANE
LONDON
W8 6TA
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