German Speaking Church Newcastle
Analysis
German Speaking Church Newcastle is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Heaton. It was registered in June 1965, 61 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and religious activities, 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 December 2025, German Speaking Church Newcastle reported income of £27k and spending of £44k, spending 163% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £18k to £27k (+45%), an average of +9.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 25%. Over the whole period it spent 138% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, German Speaking Church Newcastle sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Care and Community (£27k), Church Lands (£27k) and Goss Croft Community Hall (£27k).
Data notes from the register: 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 name of the congregation is German speaking Lutheran Congregation Newcastle upon Tyne. The purpose of the charity is the promotion of the Christian religion. We offer religious services in German language and commits to the proclamation of the Gospel in pastoral care, congregational activities and social services to all German speaking people residing permanently or temporarily within its area
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Care and Community | Birmingham | £27k |
| Church Lands | Dorset | £27k |
| Goss Croft Community Hall | Wiltshire | £27k |
| Harrogate Christian Spiritual Healing Church | Harrogate | £27k |