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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"

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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"

Grants

Bristol Charities makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2026)
£171,196
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes

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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
£3,259,344
Latest Expenditure
£3,487,227

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 110.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 89.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £91,021
Charitable Activities £1,635,959
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,081,705
Other Income £24,191

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,127,796
Raising Funds £0
Governance £36,540
Grants to Institutions £171,196
Other Expenditure £359,431

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£3,259,344
£3,487,227£3,127,796£40,822,020£3,220,88432 / 25
2025
£2,891,093
£2,934,036£2,515,092£40,002,091£3,006,64225 / 26
2024
£3,465,393
£2,483,733£2,149,669£40,150,346£3,432,03019 / 0
2023
£2,332,627
£2,419,326£2,153,302£39,597,610£4,206,63417 / 0
2022
£2,100,717
£2,318,496£2,096,779£40,508,062£3,833,18415 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2026?

Bristol Charities reported total income of £3.26m and reported expenditure of £3.49m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
20 April 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4014493
Charity Number
1109141

Trustees

Andrew Guise Mennell MSc MCIH
Anita Nkolisa Woodburn
Be McCarroll
Christian James Porter
Emma-Jane Louise Dalley
Karen Rachel Jones
Keith Anthony Hicks
Olivia Lettice Spencer BSc RIBA
PAULA CARDWELL
Rachel Mary Howell
Robert James Yeandle
Also governs 1 other charity

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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