Sound Church

Also known as: Ccc Bath & Bristol, Christian City Church Bath and Bristol, Freedom-Bath, Sound Church Ltd, Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Bath, Freedom Bath, Freedom Centre UK

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.

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Activities & Mission

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

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

Higher than 75% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 29% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

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

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	£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

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sound Church

What does Sound Church do?

How much income did Sound Church report in 2024?

Sound Church reported total income of £909k and reported expenditure of £900k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sound Church?

Sound Church has a program ratio of 99.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sound Church registered as a charity?

Sound Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 October 1998 as charity number 1072196. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Sound Church?

Sound Church is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Elizabeth de Thierry. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sound Church operate?

Sound Church operates across 2 areas: Bath And North East Somerset and Bristol City.

Is Sound Church a registered charity?

Yes — Sound Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1072196.