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ROTHERHITHE FREE CHURCH

Registered charity 237780 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as Rotherhithe Evangelical Church

1.TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH; 2. TO USE THE TRUST PREMISES FOR CARRYING ON OF ANY RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONAL CHARITABLE MORAL OR PHILANTHROPIC INSTITUTION OR WORK; 3. TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP; 4. TRUSTEES' MUST USE THE INCOME AND MAY USE THE CAPITAL OF THE CHURCH TO PROMOTE ITS OBJECTS.

Causes: The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Accommodation/housing · Religious Activities · Recreation · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£61k
Latest spending
£159k
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that total funds decreased from £4,724,541 to £4,626,829 due to a net expenditure of £97,712 against income of £60,851. The trustees report that the charity's reserves policy target is set at £30,000, which is significantly below the actual unrestricted reserves of £4,626,829. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would cast doubt on the accounts' compliance or the charity's going concern status.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
“The income of the Church is derived predominantly from donations by the congregation. Total receipts for the year amounted to £60,851 (2023: £77,833)” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £30,000 (held: £4.6m)
“The level of reserves required is set at £30,000”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout London

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£61k£159k
31/12/2023£78k£77k
31/12/2022£70k£59k
31/12/2021£63k£59k
31/12/2020£58k£66k

Common questions

Is ROTHERHITHE FREE CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased from £4,724,541 to £4,626,829 due to a net expenditure of £97,712 against income of £60,851. The trustees report that the charity's reserves policy target is set at £30,000, which is significantly below the actual unrestricted reserves of £4,626,829. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would cast doubt on the accounts' compliance or the charity's going concern status. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.