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Bible Spreading Union

Distribution of Bibles.

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Activities & Mission

Distribution of Bibles.

Grants

Bible Spreading Union makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£13,641
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
religious activities

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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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,309
Latest Expenditure
£13,641

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 89.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£15,309
£13,6410 / 0
2024
£20,325
£18,4970 / 1
2023
£11,137
£14,4280 / 0
2021
£12,343
£15,5920 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Bible Spreading Union

What does Bible Spreading Union do?

Distribution of Bibles.

How much income did Bible Spreading Union report in 2025?

Bible Spreading Union reported total income of £15k and reported expenditure of £14k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bible Spreading Union registered as a charity?

Bible Spreading Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 October 1980 as charity number 280847. It has been registered for 46 years.

Who runs Bible Spreading Union?

Bible Spreading Union is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID JOHN BUTLER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bible Spreading Union operate?

Bible Spreading Union operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bible Spreading Union a registered charity?

Yes — Bible Spreading Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 280847.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 October 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
280847
Charity Number
280847

Trustees

DAVID JOHN BUTLER Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Andrew Frederick Taylor
Howard William Philpott
Marcus John Burgess
Pastor Martin Leslie Humphrey
Also governs 1 other charity
PAUL TIMOTHY TOMS
Stephen Albert Toms
Also governs 1 other charity

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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