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Fountains Church Bradford

Also known as: Fountains Church

To advance the Christian faith within Bradford by providing a space for prayer and worship, open daily and to take its mission out to the surrounding areas. To engage with and aim to help those on the margins of society in recovery from addiction and prevention and reduction of need. To be a home to one or more social enterprises, bringing people in for activity that encourages meeting and sharing

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Activities & Mission

To advance the Christian faith within Bradford by providing a space for prayer and worship, open daily and to take its mission out to the surrounding areas. To engage with and aim to help those on the margins of society in recovery from addiction and prevention and reduction of need. To be a home to one or more social enterprises, bringing people in for activity that encourages meeting and sharing

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

Bradford City

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,003,613
Latest Expenditure
£927,382

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 47% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 89% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £926,985
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £74,300
Investments £2,328
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £927,382
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,003,613
£927,382£927,382£224,760£07 / 117
2023
£627,755
£632,265£1,765£148,529£010 / 150
2022
£367,023
£387,0600 / 150
2021
£361,111
£275,5690 / 150
2020
£249,550
£167,6890 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Fountains Church Bradford

What does Fountains Church Bradford do?

To advance the Christian faith within Bradford by providing a space for prayer and worship, open daily and to take its mission out to the surrounding areas. To engage with and aim to help those on the margins of society in recovery from addiction and prevention and reduction of need. To be a home to one or more social enterprises, bringing people in for activity that encourages meeting and sharing

How much income did Fountains Church Bradford report in 2024?

Fountains Church Bradford reported total income of £1.00m and reported expenditure of £927k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Fountains Church Bradford?

Fountains Church Bradford has a program ratio of 92.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Fountains Church Bradford registered as a charity?

Fountains Church Bradford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 May 2019 as charity number 1183423. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Fountains Church Bradford?

Fountains Church Bradford is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is THE RT REVD DR TOBY MATTHEW HOWARTH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Fountains Church Bradford operate?

Fountains Church Bradford operates in Bradford City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Fountains Church Bradford a registered charity?

Yes — Fountains Church Bradford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183423.

Details

Address
Glydegate Square
Glydegate
BRADFORD
West Yorkshire
BD5 0BQ
Registration Date
15 May 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5136699
Charity Number
1183423

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Trustees

THE RT REVD DR TOBY MATTHEW HOWARTH Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Hendrika Jolley
Gareth John Medd
Laurence Crummay
Matthew Kehinde
Megan Emily McCallum
Rev Chris Enwerem
Rev Leah Leighton
Rev Linda Maslen
Rev Sharon Bavington
Shelby Pocock
TERRY HENRY
The Venerable Dr Andrew John Jolley
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Economic and community development Health Housing Religion

Also Known As

  • Fountains Church

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