What is the financial size of THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY?

THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £23,641,000 and total expenditure of £24,988,000.

How does THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 88.6% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 11.4% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

What is the workforce structure of THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY?

THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY employs 157 staff members and is supported by 6,901 volunteers.

Does THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY receive government funding?

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

Does THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY pay its trustees?

Yes, the latest data indicates that one or more trustees receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY

#232759

Other•Major•Registered

www.biblesociety.org.uk

We are working to make the bible available and accessible worldwide and build people's confidence in it. We are an advocate for the bible's place in our national life and we work closely with 146 other bible societies across the world to deliver our global ministry.

Registered address

STONEHILL GREEN, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7DG

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£23,641,000

Expenditure

All activities

£24,988,000

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£15,633,000

Total Assets

Gross assets

£37,690,000

Working Capital

Liquidity

£174,000

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

7.5 months

Median: 3.6 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

1.5%

Median: 8.2%Around typical

Spending Efficiency

88.6%

Median: 97.2%Around typical

Income Concentration

47.4%

Median: 87.1%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

8.3x

Median: 27.3xAround typical

Income Volatility

3.1%

Median: 13.4%Top quartile

Self-Generated Income

41.1%

Median: 92.1%Below typical

3-Year Income CAGR

3.2%

Median: 8.7%Below typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

88.6%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

8.3%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.9%

Grant Making

% given away

18.0%

Debt Ratio

% of assets

18.0%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

7.5 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

57.7%

Government Reliance

% of income

Largest Source

Primary income

Donations & Legacies

Diversification

HHI: 4736

Moderately Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

1.5%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

3.2%

Volatility

Stable

3.1%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Stable

Governance

Employees

Staff count

157

Volunteers

Volunteer count

6,901

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

44.0:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£150,580

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

Yes

High Earners

Earning over £60k

5.7%

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

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