# CHURCH COMMUNITIES UK

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 229226
- **Other names:** BRUDERHOF COMMUNITIES IN THE UK, - PLOUGH PUBLISHING HOUSE, BEECH GROVE COMMUNITY, DARVELL COMMUNITY
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Nov. 13, 1963
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=229226


## Contact

- **Address:** DARVELL, BRIGHTLING ROAD, ROBERTSBRIDGE
- **Postcode:** TN32 5DR
- **Phone:** 01580883300
- **Email:** info@ccimail.co.uk
- **Website:** www.churchcommunities.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** The Company is established to advance the Christian faith, and to promote the moral and spiritual welfare of the general public in accordance with the principles set out in Foundations and for the public benefit, in such manner as is exclusively charitable pursuant to English charity law, in particular but not exclusively by: 4.1 advancing the vocation of Christian church community described in Foundations and inspired by the early Christian community described in The Acts of the Apostles 2:44-45 and 4:32-35, as a witness to the world and in service of humanity;4.2 establishing, supporting and maintaining Bruderhof church communities that are open to all people, thus enabling their participants to devote themselves to the service of Jesus Christ and the proclamation of the gospel through a shared life of worship, mission, common work, education and family life, recognising that productive labour is a vital aspect of church community life and is, in this context, a religious activity that advances the message of the Christian gospel;4.3 relieving poverty, advancing education, and supporting the principles and practice of the Christian faith in relation to peace, justice, reconciliation and non-violence; and4.4 furthering the purposes of the Bruderhof throughout the world insofar as they are exclusively charitable under English law.

**Activities:** Advancing the Christian faith and particularly establishing church communities where members devote themselves to the service of Jesus Christ that includes work, worship, apostolic mission, education and family life. We welcome visitors and give charitable assistance in support of peace, justice, reconciliation, non-violence, community, education, and alleviation of poverty and suffering.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Religious Activities
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Austria
- Germany
- East Sussex
- Kent



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £28524636 | £29705519 | £42350512 | 0 |
| March 31, 2024 | £28831365 | £25050624 | £43528658 | 0 |
| March 31, 2023 | £26524435 | £26756194 | £39757011 | 0 |
| March 31, 2022 | £30437397 | £24482276 | £39947173 | 0 |
| March 31, 2021 | £19460925 | £21535079 | £33792667 | 0 |



## Trustees

- BERNARD HIBBS
- Darlene Keiderling — appointed Nov. 5, 2019
- LAEL PAGE
- Lara Shirky — appointed Jan. 11, 2024
- Marianne Wright — appointed Jan. 11, 2022