Above Bar Church

Sunday Worship and Bible TeachingMid week prayer and Bible studyHome GroupsSocial concernAdvancing Christian FaithWorking with other ChurchesEducation of Christian FaithRelief of poverty

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Activities & Mission

Sunday Worship and Bible TeachingMid week prayer and Bible studyHome GroupsSocial concernAdvancing Christian FaithWorking with other ChurchesEducation of Christian FaithRelief of poverty

Grants

Above Bar Church makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025): £41,039
Who it helps: children and young people, elderly people and the general public
What it supports: education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief and religious activities

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Hampshire Southampton City Wiltshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,180,596

Latest Expenditure

£980,106

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,123,103

Charitable Activities £11,552

Other Trading £0

Investments £45,941

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £979,696

Raising Funds £0

Governance £18,808

Grants to Institutions £41,039

Other Expenditure £410

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,180,596	£980,106	£979,696	£2,992,743	£768,258	18 / 250
2024	£1,381,761	£1,643,089	£1,642,520	£2,792,253	£517,996	23 / 200
2023	£1,679,946	£1,572,574	£1,572,340	£2,903,581	£625,370	20 / 50
2022	£806,244	£929,011	£824,153	£2,796,209	£638,201	18 / 80
2021	£1,039,854	£847,972	£842,336	£2,918,976	£718,946	19 / 80

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Above Bar Church

What does Above Bar Church do?

Sunday Worship and Bible TeachingMid week prayer and Bible studyHome GroupsSocial concernAdvancing Christian FaithWorking with other ChurchesEducation of Christian FaithRelief of poverty

How much income did Above Bar Church report in 2025?

Above Bar Church reported total income of £1.18m and reported expenditure of £980k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Above Bar Church registered as a charity?

Above Bar Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 August 2009 as charity number 1131075. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Above Bar Church?

Above Bar Church is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Above Bar Church operate?

Above Bar Church operates across 3 areas: Hampshire, Southampton City and Wiltshire.

Is Above Bar Church a registered charity?

Yes — Above Bar Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131075.