German Church Sydenham
Analysis
German Church Sydenham is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in January 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides other finance, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, German Church Sydenham reported income of £110k and spending of £87k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £68k to £110k (+62%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 137%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, German Church Sydenham sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Redeemed Christian Church of God Pavilion of Redemption (£110k), Total Intimacy Ministries (£110k) and Kadampa Meditation Centre Bristol (£110k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God Pavilion of Redemption | Hertfordshire | £110k |
| Total Intimacy Ministries | 2 Leyburn Court Heelands | £110k |
| Kadampa Meditation Centre Bristol | Bristol | £110k |
| National Council for Christian Standards in Society | Carmarthen | £110k |