City Church Bristol
Also known as: Bridge Community Church Bristol, Bridge Community Church
City Church currently meets on three sites each Sunday morning to worship God and expound the bible. All sites run children's activities. The church runs groups for worship, prayer and bible study, a youth group and a toddler group called Little Elms. Various training courses are run periodically. The church is also involved in the StreetLife project.
Activities & Mission
City Church currently meets on three sites each Sunday morning to worship God and expound the bible. All sites run children's activities. The church runs groups for worship, prayer and bible study, a youth group and a toddler group called Little Elms. Various training courses are run periodically. The church is also involved in the StreetLife project.
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 66% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £602,732 | £587,820 | £587,820 | £568,384 | £469,748 | 11 / 20 |
| 2023 | £641,463 | £541,291 | £541,291 | £553,473 | £74,061 | 9 / 20 |
| 2022 | £542,735 | £454,295 | £454,295 | £453,301 | £388,511 | 9 / 20 |
| 2021 | £441,211 | £367,108 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2020 | £492,324 | £413,372 | 0 / 25 |
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Frequently asked questions about City Church Bristol
What does City Church Bristol do?
City Church currently meets on three sites each Sunday morning to worship God and expound the bible. All sites run children's activities. The church runs groups for worship, prayer and bible study, a youth group and a toddler group called Little Elms. Various training courses are run periodically. The church is also involved in the StreetLife project.
How much income did City Church Bristol report in 2024?
City Church Bristol reported total income of £603k and reported expenditure of £588k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is City Church Bristol?
City Church Bristol has a program ratio of 97.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was City Church Bristol registered as a charity?
City Church Bristol was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 April 2014 as charity number 1156712. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs City Church Bristol?
City Church Bristol is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is NICHOLAS DAVID TODD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does City Church Bristol operate?
City Church Bristol operates across 2 areas: Bristol City and South Gloucestershire.
Is City Church Bristol a registered charity?
Yes — City Church Bristol is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156712.
Details
Fenton Court
1-3 Fenton Road
BRISTOL
BS7 8ND
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Also Known As
- Bridge Community Church Bristol
- Bridge Community Church
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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