GERMAN CHURCH SYDENHAM

About GERMAN CHURCH SYDENHAM

GERMAN CHURCH SYDENHAM is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 290945). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 70/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), GERMAN CHURCH SYDENHAM reported a total income of £103,657 and total expenditure of £46,002, a spending ratio of 44% which is lower than typically expected for active charitable delivery. According to the Charity Commission register, GERMAN CHURCH SYDENHAM describes its activities as follows: Dedicated to the memory of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the charity's mission is to proclaim the Gospel to German[-speaking] people in London and the South-East. At its Forest Hill church and other places of worship, it offers regular services, religious and social activities in German and occasionally in English. An important aspect of its work is caring for German expatriates and tourists in need. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 44.4% of income spent on charitable work