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The Deptford Ragged Trust

Also known as: The Bear Church

BEAR CHURCH (ENGLISH CLASSES, MEALS FOR VULNERABLE RESIDENTS IN DEPTFORD, PLACE OF WORSHIP)BEAR CUBS FOR PARENTS AND TODDLERSDEPTFORD RAGGED TRUST ARCHIVE/EDUCATIONAL

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Activities & Mission

BEAR CHURCH (ENGLISH CLASSES, MEALS FOR VULNERABLE RESIDENTS IN DEPTFORD, PLACE OF WORSHIP)BEAR CUBS FOR PARENTS AND TODDLERSDEPTFORD RAGGED TRUST ARCHIVE/EDUCATIONAL

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
£349,185
Latest Expenditure
£261,482

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 39.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

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

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

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 83% 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 £560,215
Charitable Activities £71,939
Other Trading £0
Investments £590
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £247,425
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
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.

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 2020 — Deep Trust (organisation 1050844)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£349,185
£261,4820 / 200
2024
£632,744
£247,425£247,425£1,785,540£50,5979 / 200
2023
£826,013
£301,419£301,419£1,400,221£45,37012 / 240
2022
£281,644
£252,7260 / 70
2021
£244,839
£243,6770 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Deptford Ragged Trust

What does The Deptford Ragged Trust do?

BEAR CHURCH (ENGLISH CLASSES, MEALS FOR VULNERABLE RESIDENTS IN DEPTFORD, PLACE OF WORSHIP)BEAR CUBS FOR PARENTS AND TODDLERSDEPTFORD RAGGED TRUST ARCHIVE/EDUCATIONAL

How much income did The Deptford Ragged Trust report in 2025?

The Deptford Ragged Trust reported total income of £349k and reported expenditure of £261k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Deptford Ragged Trust?

The Deptford Ragged Trust has a program ratio of 39.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Deptford Ragged Trust registered as a charity?

The Deptford Ragged Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 February 2018 as charity number 1177319. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs The Deptford Ragged Trust?

The Deptford Ragged Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR H STICKLAND. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Deptford Ragged Trust operate?

The Deptford Ragged Trust operates across 4 areas: Bromley, Greenwich, Lewisham and Southwark.

Is The Deptford Ragged Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Deptford Ragged Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1177319.

Details

Address
THE BEAR CHURCH
SHAFTESBURY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
FRANKHAM STREET
LONDON
SE8 4RN
Registration Date
26 February 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5114129
Charity Number
1177319

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Trustees

MR H STICKLAND Chair
Chinemerem McDonald Mrs
DR R THOMAS
Katy Nyman
Michelle Powell
Philippe Albert Granger
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Education Religion

Also Known As

  • The Bear Church

Data & trust

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