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The New Room/john Wesley's Chapel

Promote as a place of historical & contemporary significance in the spiritual & social life of Bristol, the nation & the world. Tell of the Wesleys & their contribution & relevance to thought, belief & action today. Develop a sustainable heritage attraction, educational resource, cultural venue & community facility. Offer opportunities for reflection,challenge & spiritual encounter.

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Activities & Mission

Promote as a place of historical & contemporary significance in the spiritual & social life of Bristol, the nation & the world. Tell of the Wesleys & their contribution & relevance to thought, belief & action today. Develop a sustainable heritage attraction, educational resource, cultural venue & community facility. Offer opportunities for reflection,challenge & spiritual encounter.

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

Latest Income
£700,083
Latest Expenditure
£459,549

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 29.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 21% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 45.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 8% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 54.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 5% of UK Heritage 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 £414,330
Charitable Activities £32,002
Other Trading £243,425
Investments £6,477
Other Income £3,849

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £207,271
Raising Funds £252,256
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £22

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£700,083
£459,549£207,271£627,593£409,85810 / 80
2023
£381,878
£550,9320 / 80
2022
£316,848
£469,4710 / 100
2021
£330,770
£375,9430 / 100
2020
£446,711
£359,1910 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The New Room/john Wesley's Chapel

What does The New Room/john Wesley's Chapel do?

Promote as a place of historical & contemporary significance in the spiritual & social life of Bristol, the nation & the world. Tell of the Wesleys & their contribution & relevance to thought, belief & action today. Develop a sustainable heritage attraction, educational resource, cultural venue & community facility. Offer opportunities for reflection,challenge & spiritual encounter.

How much income did The New Room/john Wesley's Chapel report in 2024?

The New Room/john Wesley's Chapel reported total income of £700k and reported expenditure of £460k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The New Room/john Wesley's Chapel?

The New Room/john Wesley's Chapel has a program ratio of 29.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The New Room/john Wesley's Chapel registered as a charity?

The New Room/john Wesley's Chapel was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 September 2010 as charity number 1137957. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The New Room/john Wesley's Chapel?

The New Room/john Wesley's Chapel is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The New Room/john Wesley's Chapel operate?

The New Room/john Wesley's Chapel operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The New Room/john Wesley's Chapel a registered charity?

Yes — The New Room/john Wesley's Chapel is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137957.

Details

Address
JOHN WESLEY'S NEW ROOM
36 THE HORSEFAIR
BRISTOL
BS1 3JE
Registration Date
10 September 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5008897
Charity Number
1137957

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Trustees

Linda Jones
MICHAEL ROSE
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Clifford Michael Friend
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev DAVID WEEKS
Rev Dr Jonathan Hustler
Rev Ivan Fowler
Rev Marcus Torchon
Also governs 2 other charities
Rev Martin Wellings

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