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The Bristol Children's Help Society

Provision, at its purpose built residential centre, of free & highly subsidised respite and educational breaks for disadvantaged children from Bristol and the surrounding area.

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Activities & Mission

Provision, at its purpose built residential centre, of free & highly subsidised respite and educational breaks for disadvantaged children from Bristol and the surrounding area.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£280,347
Latest Expenditure
£383,533

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 136.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 136.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2016 — Friends First Day Schools Fund (organisation 255972)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£280,347
£383,5330 / 30
2023
£322,831
£279,7730 / 30
2022
£411,999
£242,2790 / 2
2021
£327,579
£164,3420 / 2
2020
£138,902
£221,6990 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Bristol Children's Help Society

What does The Bristol Children's Help Society do?

Provision, at its purpose built residential centre, of free & highly subsidised respite and educational breaks for disadvantaged children from Bristol and the surrounding area.

How much income did The Bristol Children's Help Society report in 2024?

The Bristol Children's Help Society reported total income of £280k and reported expenditure of £384k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Bristol Children's Help Society registered as a charity?

The Bristol Children's Help Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 July 2002 as charity number 1092921. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The Bristol Children's Help Society?

The Bristol Children's Help Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Annette Osborne. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Bristol Children's Help Society operate?

The Bristol Children's Help Society operates across 3 areas: Bristol City, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Is The Bristol Children's Help Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Bristol Children's Help Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1092921.

Details

Address
Barton Camp
Barton
WINSCOMBE
North Somerset
BS25 1DY
Registration Date
12 July 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3992722
Charity Number
1092921

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Trustees

Annette Osborne Chair
ALBERT RICHARD HURDITCH
Antony Jones
BRIAN HALL
DAWN BUTLER
Emma Sophie Greenhalgh
Julia Dauban
NICHOLAS RICHARD HYDE
Also governs 1 other charity
NIGEL JOHN GREENHALGH
PHILIP EVANS
Also governs 1 other charity
TOM ANGUS HOOD
Also governs 1 other charity
WENDY PAMELA GEORGE

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