GERMAN CHURCH SYDENHAM
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.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £57,654 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £637,056. The trustees note that finances are stable, although the independent examiner's report was outstanding at the time of the meeting. The charity holds significant investment assets valued at £569,804 and tangible assets of £6,146.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- IMKE SIEGERISTchair
- Dr Joerg Ederle
- Helga Shiekh
- Immo Huneke
- Michael Bachmann
- Rev Silke Halfmann
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £104k | £46k |
| 31/12/2023 | £44k | £47k |
| 31/12/2022 | £82k | £109k |
| 31/12/2021 | £68k | £76k |
| 31/12/2020 | £60k | £53k |
Common questions
Is GERMAN CHURCH SYDENHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £57,654 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £637,056. The trustees note that finances are stable, although the independent examiner's report was outstanding at the time of the meeting. The charity holds significant investment assets valued at £569,804 and tangible assets of £6,146. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GERMAN CHURCH SYDENHAM | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST. MARY'S WITH ST. GEORGE'S GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURCH | £147k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GERMAN YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION IN LONDON | £3.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SYDENHAM AND FOREST HILL, HOLY TRINITY | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD PRAISE EMBASSY ETON WICK | £153k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW, SYDENHAM | £139k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |