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scripture union

The charity supports children and young people, other defined groups, and the general public. Scripture Union is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Fox Milne and operates in England And Wales, Armenia, and various other locations.


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

We help children and young people explore the Bible, respond to Jesus and grow in faith. We make Jesus known through our work in communities, schools, holidays and missions. Through publishing, using print and digital media, we aim to inspire leaders to make disciples of children and young people with our resources and to equip Christians to grow in discipleship with Bible guides and publications.

Fundraising

See where Scripture Union is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,215,000
Latest Expenditure
£5,243,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 113.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,013,000
Charitable Activities £1,146,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £56,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,764,000
Raising Funds £479,000
Governance £54,000
Grants to Institutions £140,000
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£4,215,000£5,243,000£4,764,000£4,899,000£1,515,00075 / 1332
2023£4,532,000£5,085,000£4,620,000£5,762,000£1,803,00076 / 1351
2022£4,400,000£4,533,000£4,077,000£6,571,000£2,009,00071 / 1306
2021£4,526,000£4,167,000£3,741,000£6,644,000£2,078,00065 / 743
2020£4,870,000£5,548,000£5,123,000£5,571,000£1,961,00068 / 4919

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers