Is German Church Sydenham a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists German Church Sydenham as a registered charity (number 290945) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is German Church Sydenham's charity number?

German Church Sydenham's charity number is 290945. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to German Church Sydenham?

German Church Sydenham's website listed in our register data is https://london-ost.german-church.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

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German Church Sydenham

German Church Sydenham is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in London.

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Quick answer

German Church Sydenham is listed as a registered charity (number 290945) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £103,657 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about German Church Sydenham?

Registered charity number: 290945
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact locality (not service coverage): London
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31): £103,657
Website: london-ost.german-church.org

What does German Church Sydenham do?

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.

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is German Church Sydenham registered for?

General Charitable PurposesReligious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for German Church Sydenham yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. German Church Sydenham is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is German Church Sydenham a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists German Church Sydenham as a registered charity (number 290945) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is German Church Sydenham's charity number?: German Church Sydenham's charity number is 290945. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 290945?: Search 290945 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does German Church Sydenham do?: 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.
Does German Church Sydenham have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for German Church Sydenham. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to German Church Sydenham?: German Church Sydenham's website listed in our register data is https://london-ost.german-church.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.