St John's United Reformed Church Orpington Charity
Advancement of the Christian Faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the Scheme of Union of the United Reformed Church
Activities & Mission
Advancement of the Christian Faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the Scheme of Union of the United Reformed Church
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 23% 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 82% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
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 2023 — The Trinity Urc Bromley Trust (organisation 287377)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £646,872 | £253,266 | £253,266 | £1,006,341 | £946,342 | 6 / 75 |
| 2023 | £712,750 | £287,521 | £287,521 | £612,724 | £532,724 | 6 / 80 |
| 2022 | £227,780 | £227,673 | 0 / 85 | |||
| 2021 | £217,181 | £245,906 | 0 / 85 | |||
| 2020 | £225,317 | £274,219 | 0 / 90 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St John's United Reformed Church Orpington Charity
What does St John's United Reformed Church Orpington Charity do?
Advancement of the Christian Faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the Scheme of Union of the United Reformed Church
How much income did St John's United Reformed Church Orpington Charity report in 2024?
St John's United Reformed Church Orpington Charity reported total income of £647k and reported expenditure of £253k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St John's United Reformed Church Orpington Charity?
St John's United Reformed Church Orpington Charity has a program ratio of 39.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St John's United Reformed Church Orpington Charity registered as a charity?
St John's United Reformed Church Orpington Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 April 2010 as charity number 1135421. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs St John's United Reformed Church Orpington Charity?
St John's United Reformed Church Orpington Charity is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St John's United Reformed Church Orpington Charity operate?
St John's United Reformed Church Orpington Charity operates in Bromley, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St John's United Reformed Church Orpington Charity a registered charity?
Yes — St John's United Reformed Church Orpington Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135421.
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Lynwood Grove
ORPINGTON
BR6 0BG
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