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South Street Free Church

An evangelical church in Eastbourne, holding morning & evening services each Sunday, & a mid-week prayer meeting. Before COVID-19 restrictions, we took services in four local care homes, had two regular home groups, a monthly Seniors' lunch, & youth group. We are part of the Countess of Huntingdon's Connexion. We support a missionary in Moldova, & various local, national & overseas Christian work.

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Activities & Mission

An evangelical church in Eastbourne, holding morning & evening services each Sunday, & a mid-week prayer meeting. Before COVID-19 restrictions, we took services in four local care homes, had two regular home groups, a monthly Seniors' lunch, & youth group. We are part of the Countess of Huntingdon's Connexion. We support a missionary in Moldova, & various local, national & overseas Christian work.

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

Latest Income
£93,791
Latest Expenditure
£96,308

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 102.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 102.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£93,791
£96,3080 / 30
2024
£81,452
£99,9770 / 30
2023
£80,727
£103,9730 / 30
2022
£106,175
£86,1720 / 30
2021
£104,295
£82,4100 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about South Street Free Church

What does South Street Free Church do?

An evangelical church in Eastbourne, holding morning & evening services each Sunday, & a mid-week prayer meeting. Before COVID-19 restrictions, we took services in four local care homes, had two regular home groups, a monthly Seniors' lunch, & youth group. We are part of the Countess of Huntingdon's Connexion. We support a missionary in Moldova, & various local, national & overseas Christian work.

How much income did South Street Free Church report in 2025?

South Street Free Church reported total income of £94k and reported expenditure of £96k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was South Street Free Church registered as a charity?

South Street Free Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 March 2019 as charity number 1182375. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs South Street Free Church?

South Street Free Church is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Philip Batchelor. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does South Street Free Church operate?

South Street Free Church operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is South Street Free Church a registered charity?

Yes — South Street Free Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182375.

Details

Address
SOUTH STREET FREE CHURCH
21 SOUTH STREET
EASTBOURNE
BN21 4UP
Registration Date
7 March 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5127077
Charity Number
1182375

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Trustees

David Philip Batchelor Chair
Anthony John Thompson
Bruce William Elkington
Dr Akinsola Akinpelu

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