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First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Reading

Christian Science Church Reading, First Church Of Christ Scientist Reading

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1040054
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Nov. 10, 2025. Filing history
Registered
Aug. 10, 1994
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
52-54 King's Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 3AA

Activities

Christian Science Church, Reading Room and Sunday School, holding church and Sunday School services every Sunday at 10.30am, and Testimony Meetings at 7.45pm on Wednesdays. Reading Room and bookshop open during working hours most days of the week. Annual lecture to public.

Objects: To Maintain And Spread The Truth As Set Forth In The Bible And Interpreted In "Science And Health With Key To The Scriptures", By The Discoverer And Founder Of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy, And So Demonstrate This Truth "By Bringing Forth The Fruits Of Love, Casting Out Error And Healing The Sick," (Science And Health P.35) In Accordance With The Example And Command Of Christ Jesus.

Classification

How
Provides Services
What
Religious Activities
Who
The General Public/mankind

Geography

Area of benefit
Not Defined, In Practice Reading And Surrounding Area.
Local Authority
Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Reading, West Berkshire, Wokingham

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 Nov. 10, 2025On time £45,831 £66,265
March 31, 2024 Jan. 20, 2025On time £51,008 £93,332
March 31, 2023 June 12, 2024133 days late £49,444 £70,991
March 31, 2022 Jan. 12, 2023On time £38,592 £62,308
March 31, 2021 Jan. 2, 2022On time £70,788 £88,360

Trustees

Name Appointed
Amanda Jane Prince Jan. 1, 2024
John Robert Palmer Jan. 1, 2024
Paul Terry Gilford Jan. 1, 2024