Bible Reading Fellowship

Also known as: Brf

BRF is a Christian charity. Our vision is to enable people of all ages to grow in faith and understanding of the Bible and to see more people equipped to exercise their gifts in leadership and ministry. BRF's ongoing work is delivered through four defined areas of charitable activity: Anna Chaplaincy, Living Faith, Messy Church and Parenting for Faith.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,927,669

Latest Expenditure

£1,972,139

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 58% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 32% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 25% 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 £1,183,352

Charitable Activities £705,679

Other Trading £0

Investments £34,448

Other Income £4,190

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,810,058

Raising Funds £148,497

Governance £63,623

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £13,584

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,927,669	£1,972,139	£1,810,058	£1,188,351	£1,175,565	47 / 68
2024	£1,899,870	£2,496,866	£2,216,271	£1,232,821	£1,232,812	47 / 65
2023	£1,924,698	£2,242,115	£1,971,218	£1,829,808	£1,396,196	48 / 60
2022	£2,164,475	£2,057,583	£1,799,763	£2,231,382	£1,569,938	44 / 66
2021	£2,118,568	£1,944,284	£1,712,275	£2,144,818	£1,447,364	42 / 48

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bible Reading Fellowship

What does Bible Reading Fellowship do?

How much income did Bible Reading Fellowship report in 2025?

Bible Reading Fellowship reported total income of £1.93m and reported expenditure of £1.97m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bible Reading Fellowship?

Bible Reading Fellowship has a program ratio of 93.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bible Reading Fellowship registered as a charity?

Bible Reading Fellowship was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 February 1965 as charity number 233280. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs Bible Reading Fellowship?

Bible Reading Fellowship is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bible Reading Fellowship operate?

Bible Reading Fellowship operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bible Reading Fellowship a registered charity?

Yes — Bible Reading Fellowship is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 233280.