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Bristol Area Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers)

Also known as: Bristol Area Quaker Meeting

Bristol Area Quaker Meeting undertakes activities in the furtherance of the general religious and charitable purposes of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Britain.This CIO replaced Bristol Area Quaker Meeting and linked charities No 249725 on 1 January 2018. Trustees Annual Reports & Accounts for 2017 and earlier years can be found at https://bristolquakers.org.uk/trustees/

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Activities & Mission

Bristol Area Quaker Meeting undertakes activities in the furtherance of the general religious and charitable purposes of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Britain.This CIO replaced Bristol Area Quaker Meeting and linked charities No 249725 on 1 January 2018. Trustees Annual Reports & Accounts for 2017 and earlier years can be found at https://bristolquakers.org.uk/trustees/

Grants

Bristol Area Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£44,695
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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,104,972
Latest Expenditure
£626,377

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 46.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 78.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 23.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £816,139
Charitable Activities £22,032
Other Trading £217,811
Investments £9,992
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £490,473
Raising Funds £135,904
Governance £10,787
Grants to Institutions £44,695
Other Expenditure £0

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2018 — Hazel Burial Ground (organisation 4054031)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,104,972
£626,377£490,473£7,021,327£115,8028 / 100
2024
£394,509
£472,6000 / 100
2023
£331,069
£488,8840 / 200
2022
£457,734
£563,0420 / 100
2021
£221,169
£466,5170 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bristol Area Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers)

What does Bristol Area Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) do?

Bristol Area Quaker Meeting undertakes activities in the furtherance of the general religious and charitable purposes of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Britain.This CIO replaced Bristol Area Quaker Meeting and linked charities No 249725 on 1 January 2018. Trustees Annual Reports & Accounts for 2017 and earlier years can be found at https://bristolquakers.org.uk/trustees/

How much income did Bristol Area Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) report in 2025?

Bristol Area Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) reported total income of £1.10m and reported expenditure of £626k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bristol Area Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) registered as a charity?

Bristol Area Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 October 2017 as charity number 1175435. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Bristol Area Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers)?

Bristol Area Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) 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 Bristol Area Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) operate?

Bristol Area Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) operates across 3 areas: Bristol City, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Is Bristol Area Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) a registered charity?

Yes — Bristol Area Meeting Of The Religious Society Of Friends (quakers) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1175435.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
30 October 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5106524
Charity Number
1175435

Trustees

Catharina Petronella Pedder
Christine Joan Willmore
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Dean Smart
Also governs 1 other charity
Grahame Beaumont Richard Dixie
James Brian Eddington
Jonathan Jewkes
Patricia Frances De'Ath
Raymond Bray
Susanne Maria Kruger
timothy southall

Also Known As

  • Bristol Area Quaker Meeting

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