Skylark Church

Also known as: Christian Growth Centre, Christian Growth Centre Chelmsford

We are a church.We have several groups that work into the community, providing support for young and old including self esteem programmes, youth club, Toddlers and carers group, and community support.

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Activities & Mission

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

Essex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£558,877

Latest Expenditure

£565,886

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 76% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 1.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 49% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £516,122

Charitable Activities £39,406

Other Trading £0

Investments £3,349

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £565,886

Raising Funds £0

Governance £10,935

Grants to Institutions £54,550

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£558,877	£565,886	£565,886	£509,941	£143,446	7 / 30
2024	£622,578	£549,369	£549,369	£516,950	£167,409	7 / 30
2023	£532,052	£526,420	£526,420	£443,740	£83,022	8 / 30
2022	£454,606	£450,415				0 / 30
2021	£484,194	£508,553				0 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Skylark Church

What does Skylark Church do?

How much income did Skylark Church report in 2025?

Skylark Church reported total income of £559k and reported expenditure of £566k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Skylark Church?

Skylark Church has a program ratio of 101.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Skylark Church registered as a charity?

Skylark Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 June 2005 as charity number 1109961. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Skylark Church?

Skylark Church is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Skylark Church operate?

Skylark Church operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Skylark Church a registered charity?

Yes — Skylark Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109961.