sound church

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups, and the general public. Sound Church is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Bath and operates in Bath And North East Somerset and Bristol City.

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 furtherance of religious or secular educationThe advancement of the Christian faith including missionary activities in the UK and abroad, including but not limited to planting other churches and organisation of congregations.The relief of the poor and needyThe relief of the sick and the elderlySuch other charitable objects for the benefits of such other charitable bodies as seen fit.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Bath And North East Somerset Bristol City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£908,748

Latest Expenditure

£899,857

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 5.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £820,665

Charitable Activities £57,098

Other Trading £30,000

Investments £376

Other Income £609

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £899,857

Raising Funds £0

Governance £48,238

Grants to Institutions £62,440

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£908,748	£899,857	£899,857	£2,234,288	£0	14 / 145
2023	£893,620	£880,875	£880,875	£2,225,397	£0	15 / 145
2022	£791,884	£747,836	£747,836	£2,212,652	£36,128	14 / 50
2021	£769,439	£627,176	£623,069	£2,168,604	£70,672	15 / 50
2020	£560,432	£498,127	£497,433	£2,026,341	£28,469	15 / 145