River Church
The charitable aims of River Church are to: advance the Christian faith in the Thames valley, the United Kingdom and the wider world; bring relief to persons who are in need, financial hardship or suffering from illness or deprivation; further Christian or secular education in the Thames valley, the United Kingdom and wider world as appropriate; benefit the lives of people in local communities.
Activities & Mission
The charitable aims of River Church are to: advance the Christian faith in the Thames valley, the United Kingdom and the wider world; bring relief to persons who are in need, financial hardship or suffering from illness or deprivation; further Christian or secular education in the Thames valley, the United Kingdom and wider world as appropriate; benefit the lives of people in local communities.
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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 Efficiency
Higher than 55% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 2012 — River Church (organisation 3956967)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £539,734 | £460,030 | £460,030 | £1,141,105 | £909,492 | 10 / 150 |
| 2023 | £1,090,531 | £439,706 | £439,706 | £1,061,401 | £879,714 | 9 / 150 |
| 2022 | £438,392 | £358,122 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2021 | £441,009 | £480,715 | 0 / 180 | |||
| 2020 | £439,829 | £430,301 | 0 / 180 |
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Frequently asked questions about River Church
What does River Church do?
The charitable aims of River Church are to: advance the Christian faith in the Thames valley, the United Kingdom and the wider world; bring relief to persons who are in need, financial hardship or suffering from illness or deprivation; further Christian or secular education in the Thames valley, the United Kingdom and wider world as appropriate; benefit the lives of people in local communities.
How much income did River Church report in 2024?
River Church reported total income of £540k and reported expenditure of £460k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is River Church?
River Church has a program ratio of 85.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was River Church registered as a charity?
River Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 2012 as charity number 1146525. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs River Church?
River Church is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ashvinder Vickers. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does River Church operate?
River Church operates across 10 areas, including China, Hong Kong, Mozambique and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is River Church a registered charity?
Yes — River Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146525.
Details
1 Meadlake Place
Thorpe Lea Road
Egham
Surrey
TW20 8HE
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