What is the financial size of SCRIPTURE UNION?

SCRIPTURE UNION is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £4,215,000 and total expenditure of £5,243,000.

How does SCRIPTURE UNION allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 90.9% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 9.1% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

What is the workforce structure of SCRIPTURE UNION?

SCRIPTURE UNION employs 75 staff members and is supported by 1,332 volunteers.

Does SCRIPTURE UNION receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does SCRIPTURE UNION pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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SCRIPTURE UNION

#213422

Charitable company•Large•Registered

www.scriptureunion.org.uk

We help children and young people explore the bible, respond to jesus and grow in faith. We make jesus known through our work in communities, schools, holidays and missions. Through publishing, using print and digital media, we aim to inspire leaders to make disciples of children and young people with our resources and to equip christians to grow in discipleship with bible guides and publications.

Registered address

Scripture Union, Trinity House, Opal Court, Opal Drive, Fox Milne, MILTON K

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£4,215,000

Expenditure

All activities

£5,243,000

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£1,515,000

Total Assets

Gross assets

£5,590,000

Working Capital

Liquidity

£-88,000

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 8,683 similar large charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

3.5 months

Median: 3.8 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

-7.0%

Median: 7.4%Below typical

Spending Efficiency

90.9%

Median: 97.8%Around typical

Income Concentration

58.5%

Median: 87.9%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

8.8x

Median: 19.2xAround typical

Income Volatility

4.7%

Median: 20.6%Top quartile

Self-Generated Income

28.5%

Median: 82.9%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

-2.3%

Median: 7.8%Below typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

90.9%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

8.8%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

1.0%

Grant Making

% given away

2.9%

Debt Ratio

% of assets

12.4%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

3.5 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

71.5%

Government Reliance

% of income

Largest Source

Primary income

Donations & Legacies

Diversification

HHI: 5851

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

-7.0%↓

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

-2.3%

Volatility

Stable

4.7%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Depleting

Governance

Employees

Staff count

Volunteers

Volunteer count

1,332

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

17.8:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£56,200

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

5.3%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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Income vs Expenditure

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5 Year Trend

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Employees & Volunteers

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