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Southend Christian Fellowship

The daily activities of the charity are closely aligned to its goals and its policies and include:-. Conducting Christian meetings Running community projects including a playgroup and caf+-? Organising activities and groups Raising money for overseas missions Working closely with other Christian organisations.

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Activities & Mission

The daily activities of the charity are closely aligned to its goals and its policies and include:-. Conducting Christian meetings Running community projects including a playgroup and caf+-? Organising activities and groups Raising money for overseas missions Working closely with other Christian organisations.

Grants

Southend Christian Fellowship makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£7,835
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing, religious activities and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£542,537
Latest Expenditure
£524,534

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 15.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 668). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 15.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 24% 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 £474,861
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £30,309
Investments £3,355
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £78,542
Raising Funds £53,752
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £7,835
Other Expenditure £392,240

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
£542,537
£524,534£78,542£953,008£50,00010 / 90
2024
£423,898
£517,8370 / 95
2023
£493,814
£495,5290 / 60
2022
£439,075
£515,6710 / 50
2021
£625,199
£502,520£411,637£874,656£153,16519 / 90

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Southend Christian Fellowship

What does Southend Christian Fellowship do?

The daily activities of the charity are closely aligned to its goals and its policies and include:-. Conducting Christian meetings Running community projects including a playgroup and caf+-? Organising activities and groups Raising money for overseas missions Working closely with other Christian organisations.

How much income did Southend Christian Fellowship report in 2025?

Southend Christian Fellowship reported total income of £543k and reported expenditure of £525k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Southend Christian Fellowship?

Southend Christian Fellowship has a program ratio of 15.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 668 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Southend Christian Fellowship registered as a charity?

Southend Christian Fellowship was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 November 1984 as charity number 290547. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs Southend Christian Fellowship?

Southend Christian Fellowship is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Southend Christian Fellowship operate?

Southend Christian Fellowship operates across 2 areas: Essex and Southend-on-sea.

Is Southend Christian Fellowship a registered charity?

Yes — Southend Christian Fellowship is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290547.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
26 November 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
290547
Charity Number
290547

Trustees

CHRISTINE JAYNE BURGESS
Also governs 1 other charity
Malcolm Charles Hart
Matthew John Verrinder
Nigel Patrick Elliott
Peter James Burgess
Also governs 1 other charity
ROBERT PAUL BATES
Rohan James Saravanamuttu

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