First Church of Christ Scientist Hereford
Analysis
First Church of Christ Scientist Hereford is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hereford. It was registered in August 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending October 2025, First Church of Christ Scientist Hereford reported income of £16k and spending of £12k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £9,081 to £16k (+73%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2025, when income rose by 59%. Over the whole period it spent 108% 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 Hereford sits at the 29th percentile: it is larger than about 29% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Peoples Church, Everton (£16k), Peacehaven Baptist Church (£16k) and Northbourne Parish Hall (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Holds Church Services on Sundays and Wednesday where everyone is welcome.Holds a Sunday School every Sunday which welcomes everyone up to the age of 20.Provides a Reading Room for the public to study, borrow or purchase Christian Science literature. Sponsors public lectures on Christian Science.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Peoples Church, Everton | Liverpool | £16k |
| Peacehaven Baptist Church | Lower Cambourne | £16k |
| Northbourne Parish Hall | Deal | £16k |
| House of Champions Bible Ministry (Hocbm) | London | £16k |