East Ham Congregational & Methodist Church
Analysis
East Ham Congregational & Methodist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in October 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2023, East Ham Congregational & Methodist Church reported income of £92k and spending of £104k, spending 114% of what it took in. Across the 3 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2023, income grew from £70k to £92k (+31%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 50%. Over the whole period it spent 121% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, East Ham Congregational & Methodist Church sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kingdom Life Assemblies of God Church (£91k), Mirfield Evangelical Church, Mirfield (£92k) and The Heritage Chapel and Halls (£91k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity as in double default: it has missed the deadline for its annual return or accounts in two or more successive years. Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision of regular public acts of worship in person or via Zoom, open to members of the church and non-members alike. The provision of sacred space/building for prayer and contemplation. The teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas both financially and prayer.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Life Assemblies of God Church | Aylesbury | £91k |
| Mirfield Evangelical Church, Mirfield | Mirfield | £92k |
| The Heritage Chapel and Halls | Rushden | £91k |
| Jesus Christ of Nazareth International Church | Slough | £92k |