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United Bible Societies Association

Also known as: The United Bible Societies Trust Association, The United Bible Societies' Trust Association, United Bible Societies

TO TRANSLATE THE BIBLE INTO ALL LANGUAGES OF THE WORLD, MAKE IT AVAILABLE IN ACCESSIBLE FORMATS AND AT AFFORDABLE PRICES AND TO HELP PEOPLE TO INTERACT MEANINGFULLY WITH THE WORD OF GOD.

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Activities & Mission

TO TRANSLATE THE BIBLE INTO ALL LANGUAGES OF THE WORLD, MAKE IT AVAILABLE IN ACCESSIBLE FORMATS AND AT AFFORDABLE PRICES AND TO HELP PEOPLE TO INTERACT MEANINGFULLY WITH THE WORD OF GOD.

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 165 areas of operation

Country

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£36,327,867
Latest Expenditure
£39,468,451

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £26,369,567
Charitable Activities £7,959,097
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,999,203
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £39,340,633
Raising Funds £127,818
Governance £52,748
Grants to Institutions £29,338,581
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£36,327,867
£39,468,451£39,340,633£71,281,135£12,034,953127 / 0
2023
£40,312,350
£40,095,800£39,979,834£72,243,297£12,912,630121 / 0
2022
£38,861,344
£37,303,143£37,176,434£65,405,630£13,307,226116 / 0
2021
£30,999,744
£30,345,149£30,222,755£68,587,503£10,967,988111 / 0
2020
£35,454,489
£31,565,759£31,450,273£61,912,213£5,685,965105 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about United Bible Societies Association

What does United Bible Societies Association do?

TO TRANSLATE THE BIBLE INTO ALL LANGUAGES OF THE WORLD, MAKE IT AVAILABLE IN ACCESSIBLE FORMATS AND AT AFFORDABLE PRICES AND TO HELP PEOPLE TO INTERACT MEANINGFULLY WITH THE WORD OF GOD.

How much income did United Bible Societies Association report in 2024?

United Bible Societies Association reported total income of £36.33m and reported expenditure of £39.47m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was United Bible Societies Association registered as a charity?

United Bible Societies Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 September 1988 as charity number 800058. It has been registered for 38 years.

Where does United Bible Societies Association operate?

United Bible Societies Association operates across 165 areas, including Albania, Algeria, Angola and 162 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is United Bible Societies Association a registered charity?

Yes — United Bible Societies Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 800058.

Details

Address
United Bible Societies
Stonehill Green
Westlea
Swindon
SN5 7PJ
Registration Date
29 September 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
800058
Charity Number
800058

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Also Known As

  • The United Bible Societies Trust Association
  • The United Bible Societies' Trust Association
  • United Bible Societies

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14 May 2026
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