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St Peter's Bethnal Green

To promote in the parish the whole mission of the Church with a focus to worship God, make friends and change the world. This is achieved through working alongside a number of organisations as partners in undertaking mercy, justice and evangelism, practically, financially and/or in encouraging people to volunteer, and receiving support from them to fulfil our calling as a local church.

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Activities & Mission

To promote in the parish the whole mission of the Church with a focus to worship God, make friends and change the world. This is achieved through working alongside a number of organisations as partners in undertaking mercy, justice and evangelism, practically, financially and/or in encouraging people to volunteer, and receiving support from them to fulfil our calling as a local 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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£457,937
Latest Expenditure
£252,172

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 64% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 44% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 47% of UK Religion 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 £405,688
Charitable Activities £8,255
Other Trading £111,639
Investments £0
Other Income £148,525

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £621,830
Raising Funds £10,357
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £275
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 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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£457,937
£252,1720 / 15
2023
£674,107
£632,187£621,830£1,084,538£110,0001 / 30
2022
£196,871
£173,8890 / 60
2021
£218,000
£205,0000 / 40
2020
£148,883
£123,6950 / 36

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about St Peter's Bethnal Green

What does St Peter's Bethnal Green do?

To promote in the parish the whole mission of the Church with a focus to worship God, make friends and change the world. This is achieved through working alongside a number of organisations as partners in undertaking mercy, justice and evangelism, practically, financially and/or in encouraging people to volunteer, and receiving support from them to fulfil our calling as a local church.

How much income did St Peter's Bethnal Green report in 2024?

St Peter's Bethnal Green reported total income of £458k and reported expenditure of £252k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is St Peter's Bethnal Green?

St Peter's Bethnal Green has a program ratio of 92.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was St Peter's Bethnal Green registered as a charity?

St Peter's Bethnal Green was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 November 2013 as charity number 1154668. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs St Peter's Bethnal Green?

St Peter's Bethnal Green is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Philippa Cook. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does St Peter's Bethnal Green operate?

St Peter's Bethnal Green operates across 2 areas: Hackney and Tower Hamlets.

Is St Peter's Bethnal Green a registered charity?

Yes — St Peter's Bethnal Green is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1154668.

Details

Address
THE VICARAGE
ST. PETER'S CLOSE
LONDON
E2 7AE
Registration Date
20 November 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5039278
Charity Number
1154668

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Trustees

Rev Philippa Cook Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Abby Marie Ewing
Alison McIndoe
Charlotte Parmiter
Jessica Emilia Martin
Joy Middleton
Pamela Haluwa
Also governs 1 other charity
Philip Henry Ellis
Richard Joel Herbert
Tim Lovell

Sectors & Classifications

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