THE GROVE CENTRE CHURCH
The Grove Centre Church is a multi-ethnic congregation worshipping in the Baptist and United Reformed traditions and sustaining a broad range of community activities for all ages through The Grove Centre - a place for people. We aim to be a worshipping, faithful, welcoming, growing and caring people in the heart of the wider community of Sydenham and south London.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £73,618, which the trustees consider to be 6.8 months' income, exceeding their stated target of six months' regular income. The trustees have also reviewed the reserves policy and determined that a minimum of three months' reserves should be retained for contingencies given recent drawdowns for building projects. The financial review notes that while the Lewisham Council grant has ended, the charity expects similar support in the coming year.
What the accounts disclose
“The Minister acted as one of the church trustees in accordance with the charity constitution and received remuneration of £18,264 and other benefits in respect of services provided as Minister, including the provision of manse accommodation owned by the church.” — page 46
Trustees
- IAN EARNEST BROMLEYchair
- Alison Nicola Cutts
- Anne Neal
- Dr Frank Richard Neal
- ELIZABETH REID NOON
- GRACE HARAWA
- Judith Anne Warren
- Malcolm Campbell Turner-Kerr
- PAUL JONATHAN TREECE
- Patricia Janet Clark-Gardiner
- Rev Carol Ann Bostridge
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £296k | £145k |
| 31/03/2024 | £355k | £159k |
| 31/03/2023 | £218k | £190k |
| 31/03/2022 | £148k | £142k |
| 31/03/2021 | £158k | £127k |
Common questions
Is THE GROVE CENTRE CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £73,618, which the trustees consider to be 6.8 months' income, exceeding their stated target of six months' regular income. The trustees have also reviewed the reserves policy and determined that a minimum of three months' reserves should be retained for contingencies given recent drawdowns for building projects. The financial review notes that while the Lewisham Council grant has ended, the charity expects similar support in the coming year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE GROVE CENTRE CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GROVE CENTRE CHURCH as a grant recipient include THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2024 | £25k | Community |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Bridge Foundation | 28/02/2025 | £99k | Grant to Grove Centre Church |
| City Bridge Foundation | 17/07/2023 | £3k | Grant to Grove Centre Church |
| UK government | 14/09/2020 | £3k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |