charities administered in connection with the bunyan meeting

The charity supports elderly people and other defined groups. Charities Administered In Connection With The Bunyan Meeting is a registered charity whose purpose is the prevention or relief of poverty. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Bedford and operates in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity aims to a) provide grants to individuals in Bedford, usually members of the Bunyan Meeting non-conformist Church, b) provide a grant towards the Church ministry,c) maintain the fabric of the church, manse and other investment buildings, d) maintain, operate and publicise the world - renowned John Bunyan Museum and library.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Central Bedfordshire Bedford

Financial Information

Latest Income

£445,226

Latest Expenditure

£459,083

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 59.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 97.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 5.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £375,011

Charitable Activities £107,437

Other Trading £0

Investments £34,873

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £305,367

Raising Funds £8,760

Governance £7,453

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£445,226	£459,083				0 / 70
2023	£262,731	£377,282				0 / 70
2022	£517,321	£314,127	£305,367	£2,991,246	£1,086,369	6 / 70
2021	£243,511	£409,855				0 / 70
2020	£252,114	£329,553				0 / 70