The Torchbearers Trust
Also known as: Base Camp Ministries, Horses for Orphans, Lifting Jesus Higher
The Trust employs several people in Christian ministry in the Bridgnorth area.The Trust provides financial support to various other Christian ministries in Shropshire, in the UK and overseas.
Activities & Mission
The Trust employs several people in Christian ministry in the Bridgnorth area.The Trust provides financial support to various other Christian ministries in Shropshire, in the UK and overseas.
Grants
The Torchbearers Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £65,242
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- religious activities
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £63,886 | £65,242 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £70,938 | £71,293 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £114,775 | £122,092 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £93,493 | £95,023 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2021 | £75,908 | £76,807 | 0 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Torchbearers Trust
What does The Torchbearers Trust do?
The Trust employs several people in Christian ministry in the Bridgnorth area.The Trust provides financial support to various other Christian ministries in Shropshire, in the UK and overseas.
How much income did The Torchbearers Trust report in 2025?
The Torchbearers Trust reported total income of £64k and reported expenditure of £65k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Torchbearers Trust registered as a charity?
The Torchbearers Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 August 1990 as charity number 1000113. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs The Torchbearers Trust?
The Torchbearers Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is KEITH HENRY GEORGE BOWLEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Torchbearers Trust operate?
The Torchbearers Trust operates in Shropshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Torchbearers Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Torchbearers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000113.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 4 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Base Camp Ministries
- Horses for Orphans
- Lifting Jesus Higher
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated