The Light Church Bradford
Also known as: Bradford Central Foodbank
Advance the Christian faith, relieve need, hardship, distress, provide education for children excluded frommainstream schooling.
Activities & Mission
Advance the Christian faith, relieve need, hardship, distress, provide education for children excluded frommainstream schooling.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 82% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 77% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £583,802 | £616,859 | £616,859 | £637,596 | £212,537 | 9 / 60 |
| 2023 | £541,734 | £543,797 | £543,797 | £670,653 | £209,502 | 13 / 80 |
| 2022 | £969,442 | £731,915 | £731,915 | £672,716 | £149,644 | 8 / 70 |
| 2021 | £809,326 | £374,137 | £374,137 | £435,189 | £50,000 | 11 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Light Church Bradford
What does The Light Church Bradford do?
Advance the Christian faith, relieve need, hardship, distress, provide education for children excluded frommainstream schooling.
How much income did The Light Church Bradford report in 2024?
The Light Church Bradford reported total income of £584k and reported expenditure of £617k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Light Church Bradford?
The Light Church Bradford has a program ratio of 105.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Light Church Bradford registered as a charity?
The Light Church Bradford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 2020 as charity number 1192346. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs The Light Church Bradford?
The Light Church Bradford is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter Geoffrey McMahon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Light Church Bradford operate?
The Light Church Bradford operates in Bradford City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Light Church Bradford a registered charity?
Yes — The Light Church Bradford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192346.
Details
Jubilee Centre
Jermyn Street
BRADFORD
West Yorkshire
BD1 4EJ
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Bradford Central Foodbank
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated