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St Swithun's, Bournemouth

St Swithun's is a new Anglican church in Bournemouth, planted from Holy Trinity Brompton in the Summer of 2014. The vision is 'to play our part in the re-evangelisation of the whole area and the transformation of its society'.

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Activities & Mission

St Swithun's is a new Anglican church in Bournemouth, planted from Holy Trinity Brompton in the Summer of 2014. The vision is 'to play our part in the re-evangelisation of the whole area and the transformation of its society'.

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
£633,493
Latest Expenditure
£570,368

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £625,180
Charitable Activities £1,665
Other Trading £0
Investments £6,608
Other Income £40

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £569,167
Raising Funds £1,201
Governance £410
Grants to Institutions £0
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£633,493
£570,368£569,167£436,582£377,0128 / 120
2024
£476,427
£456,6260 / 200
2023
£545,026
£557,122£552,515£353,656£316,2478 / 180
2022
£635,672
£582,179£575,288£365,750£303,2838 / 200
2021
£549,590
£757,191£754,502£312,256£258,48314 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about St Swithun's, Bournemouth

What does St Swithun's, Bournemouth do?

St Swithun's is a new Anglican church in Bournemouth, planted from Holy Trinity Brompton in the Summer of 2014. The vision is 'to play our part in the re-evangelisation of the whole area and the transformation of its society'.

How much income did St Swithun's, Bournemouth report in 2025?

St Swithun's, Bournemouth reported total income of £633k and reported expenditure of £570k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was St Swithun's, Bournemouth registered as a charity?

St Swithun's, Bournemouth was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 July 2015 as charity number 1162583. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs St Swithun's, Bournemouth?

St Swithun's, Bournemouth is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev TIMOTHY JOHN MATTHEWS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does St Swithun's, Bournemouth operate?

St Swithun's, Bournemouth operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is St Swithun's, Bournemouth a registered charity?

Yes — St Swithun's, Bournemouth is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162583.

Details

Address
St. Swithuns Church
Gervis Road
Bournemouth
BH1 3ED
Registration Date
8 July 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5051346
Charity Number
1162583

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Trustees

Rev TIMOTHY JOHN MATTHEWS Chair
Charis Gibson
Chris Park
Debi Matthews
Dr Christine De Silva
Dr Festus Fatai Adedoyin
Elizabeth Redman
Keren Toska
Peter Lord
Rev Chris Muir

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30 July 2026
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