Bristol Charities
Almshouse provision, day services provision and development and grant giving.The Trustees have agreed that the prime objective can be summed up as "Enhancing Quality of Life for Older People in our Communities"
Activities & Mission
Almshouse provision, day services provision and development and grant giving.The Trustees have agreed that the prime objective can be summed up as "Enhancing Quality of Life for Older People in our Communities"
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £2,891,093 | £2,934,036 | £2,515,092 | £40,002,091 | £3,006,642 | 25 / 26 |
| 2024 | £3,465,393 | £2,483,733 | £2,149,669 | £40,150,346 | £3,432,030 | 19 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,332,627 | £2,419,326 | £2,153,302 | £39,597,610 | £4,206,634 | 17 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,100,717 | £2,318,496 | £2,096,779 | £40,508,062 | £3,833,184 | 15 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,945,637 | £1,966,468 | £1,963,501 | £40,422,255 | £5,759,204 | 14 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Bristol Charities
What does Bristol Charities do?
Almshouse provision, day services provision and development and grant giving.The Trustees have agreed that the prime objective can be summed up as "Enhancing Quality of Life for Older People in our Communities"
How much income did Bristol Charities report in 2025?
Bristol Charities reported total income of £2.89m and reported expenditure of £2.93m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bristol Charities?
Bristol Charities has a program ratio of 87.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bristol Charities registered as a charity?
Bristol Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 April 2005 as charity number 1109141. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Bristol Charities?
Bristol Charities is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Street. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bristol Charities operate?
Bristol Charities operates across 4 areas: Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Is Bristol Charities a registered charity?
Yes — Bristol Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109141.
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