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Synod Of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed And United Congregations In Great Britain

Also known as: German-Speaking Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Great Britain, German-Speaking Evangelical Lutheran Synod in the United Kingdom, Synod of German-Speaking Evangelical Lutheran, Reformed and United Congregations in Great Britain, Council for German Church Work, Evangelische Synode Deutscher Sprache in Grossbritannien

The Synod is established to advance the protestant Christian religion, in particular among German-speakers in Great Britain. It fosters solidarity between Congregations and a common approach to questions of Christian faith and life. The Synod provides Congregations with ministers, advice, training and oversight.

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Activities & Mission

The Synod is established to advance the protestant Christian religion, in particular among German-speakers in Great Britain. It fosters solidarity between Congregations and a common approach to questions of Christian faith and life. The Synod provides Congregations with ministers, advice, training and oversight.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£510,936
Latest Expenditure
£524,098

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 82% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 3.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 34% 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 £89,556
Charitable Activities £376,848
Other Trading £0
Investments £44,532
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £524,098
Raising Funds £0
Governance £20,428
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£510,936
£524,098£524,098£1,685,934£947,7489 / 5
2023
£479,899
£487,1910 / 6
2022
£456,190
£468,6170 / 12
2021
£452,399
£464,6040 / 10
2020
£323,749
£347,6450 / 18

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Synod Of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed And United Congregations In Great Britain

What does Synod Of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed And United Congregations In Great Britain do?

The Synod is established to advance the protestant Christian religion, in particular among German-speakers in Great Britain. It fosters solidarity between Congregations and a common approach to questions of Christian faith and life. The Synod provides Congregations with ministers, advice, training and oversight.

How much income did Synod Of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed And United Congregations In Great Britain report in 2024?

Synod Of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed And United Congregations In Great Britain reported total income of £511k and reported expenditure of £524k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Synod Of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed And United Congregations In Great Britain?

Synod Of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed And United Congregations In Great Britain has a program ratio of 102.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Synod Of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed And United Congregations In Great Britain registered as a charity?

Synod Of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed And United Congregations In Great Britain was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 March 1976 as charity number 266600. It has been registered for 50 years.

Who runs Synod Of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed And United Congregations In Great Britain?

Synod Of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed And United Congregations In Great Britain is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Silke Halfmann. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Synod Of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed And United Congregations In Great Britain operate?

Synod Of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed And United Congregations In Great Britain operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Synod Of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed And United Congregations In Great Britain a registered charity?

Yes — Synod Of German-Speaking Lutheran, Reformed And United Congregations In Great Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 266600.

Details

Address
Council for German Church Work
10 Sandwich Street
LONDON
WC1H 9PL
Registration Date
9 March 1976
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
266600
Charity Number
266600

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Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • German-Speaking Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Great Britain
  • German-Speaking Evangelical Lutheran Synod in the United Kingdom
  • Synod of German-Speaking Evangelical Lutheran, Reformed and United Congregations in Great Britain
  • Council for German Church Work
  • Evangelische Synode Deutscher Sprache in Grossbritannien

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