First Church of Christ Scientist Watford
Analysis
First Church of Christ Scientist Watford is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Watford. It was registered in August 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2025, First Church of Christ Scientist Watford reported income of £49k and spending of £38k, leaving 23% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £33k to £49k (+46%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income rose by 57%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, First Church of Christ Scientist Watford sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Northern Gospel Project (£49k), The Christian Spiritualist Society International (£49k) and Shri Guru Ravidass Dharmik Sabha (Willenhall) (£49k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Religious; Church, Sunday School and Reading Room
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Gospel Project | Greater Manchester | £49k |
| The Christian Spiritualist Society International | Unit 17 | £49k |
| Shri Guru Ravidass Dharmik Sabha (Willenhall) | West Midlands | £49k |
| The Independent Bible Baptist Church of Bury | Bury | £49k |