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Godfirst Christchurch

Also known as: The Family Church Christchurch

To advance the Christian faith in Christchurch, in the UK and internationally and to advance any other charitable purpose that may be connected to the core work of the charity.

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Activities & Mission

To advance the Christian faith in Christchurch, in the UK and internationally and to advance any other charitable purpose that may be connected to the core work of the charity.

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
£755,060
Latest Expenditure
£611,771

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £695,858
Charitable Activities £30,899
Other Trading £27,520
Investments £783
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £611,771
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £18,449
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£755,060
£611,771£611,771£2,235,227£70,9808 / 100
2023
£688,624
£559,377£559,377£2,091,938£52,1318 / 125
2022
£653,759
£519,443£519,443£1,962,691£61,6527 / 100
2021
£682,588
£375,123£375,123£1,828,375£52,1316 / 100
2020
£515,671
£317,295£317,295£1,520,910£40,0008 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Godfirst Christchurch

What does Godfirst Christchurch do?

To advance the Christian faith in Christchurch, in the UK and internationally and to advance any other charitable purpose that may be connected to the core work of the charity.

How much income did Godfirst Christchurch report in 2024?

Godfirst Christchurch reported total income of £755k and reported expenditure of £612k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Godfirst Christchurch registered as a charity?

Godfirst Christchurch was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 March 2002 as charity number 1090933. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Godfirst Christchurch?

Godfirst Christchurch is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Duncan Richard Kemp. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Godfirst Christchurch operate?

Godfirst Christchurch operates across 2 areas: Dorset and Hampshire.

Is Godfirst Christchurch a registered charity?

Yes — Godfirst Christchurch is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090933.

Details

Address
The Runway
15 Airfield Road
Christchurch
BH23 3TG
Registration Date
5 March 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3989324
Charity Number
1090933

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Trustees

Duncan Richard Kemp Chair
Jonathan Robert Aske
Also governs 1 other charity
KATHRYN HUDSON
Ruth Hatton-Bird
Samuel Harden
SooEun Bannister

Also Known As

  • The Family Church Christchurch

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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