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The Trinitarian Bible Society

Also known as: Tbs

Provides Scriptures and Scripture portions in many languages throughout the world. Funds and co-ordinates translation of Scriptures into different languages.

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Activities & Mission

Provides Scriptures and Scripture portions in many languages throughout the world. Funds and co-ordinates translation of Scriptures into different languages.

Grants

The Trinitarian Bible Society makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£409,742
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
religious activities

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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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,493,751
Latest Expenditure
£5,015,122

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 110.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,703,359
Charitable Activities £1,531,049
Other Trading £0
Investments £259,343
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,978,579
Raising Funds £36,543
Governance £106,211
Grants to Institutions £409,742
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£4,493,751
£5,015,122£4,978,579£11,932,951£11,932,95147 / 65
2024
£4,340,877
£4,744,612£4,718,551£12,212,656£12,212,65642 / 66
2023
£5,894,899
£5,064,573£5,036,608£12,849,091£6,114,90240 / 65
2022
£4,419,267
£4,027,613£4,003,359£12,175,310£5,455,88439 / 60
2021
£5,055,871
£3,618,504£3,599,192£11,712,502£4,987,85638 / 62

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Trinitarian Bible Society

What does The Trinitarian Bible Society do?

Provides Scriptures and Scripture portions in many languages throughout the world. Funds and co-ordinates translation of Scriptures into different languages.

How much income did The Trinitarian Bible Society report in 2025?

The Trinitarian Bible Society reported total income of £4.49m and reported expenditure of £5.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Trinitarian Bible Society registered as a charity?

The Trinitarian Bible Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 May 1964 as charity number 233082. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs The Trinitarian Bible Society?

The Trinitarian Bible Society is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Marcus Richard Keogh-Brown. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Trinitarian Bible Society operate?

The Trinitarian Bible Society operates across 8 areas, including Australia, Brazil, Canada and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Trinitarian Bible Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Trinitarian Bible Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 233082.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 May 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
233082
Charity Number
233082

Trustees

Dr Marcus Richard Keogh-Brown Chair
ALUN KENT JONES
Darren Cadapen
JONATHAN PAUL SAYERS
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Aaron Lewis
Rev James Gracie
REV TREVOR KIRKLAND
Rev Wesley Irwin
RICHARD ALAN CLARKE
Also governs 3 other charities

Also Known As

  • Tbs

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9 November 2026
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