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

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

Higher than 40% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 59% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

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.

How efficient is Above Bar Church?

Above Bar Church has a program ratio of 83.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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.