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german church sydenham

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, other defined groups, and the general public. German Church Sydenham is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing other financial support. The charity is based in London and operates in Bromley, Croydon, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Dedicated to the memory of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the charity's mission is to proclaim the Gospel to German[-speaking] people in London and the South-East. At its Forest Hill church and other places of worship, it offers regular services, religious and social activities in German and occasionally in English. An important aspect of its work is caring for German expatriates and tourists in need.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£43,730
Latest Expenditure
£47,372

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 108.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 108.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023£43,730£47,3720 / 8
2022£81,712£108,7020 / 10
2021£67,732£76,0840 / 10
2020£59,720£52,9540 / 12
2019£144,047£58,4480 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers