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Waterbrook Church CIO

The charity operates as Waterbrook Church. The church meets on a Sunday in Downend, Bristol and mid week in various places. The members of the Church provide most of the income of the charity. The charity fulfils its aims through the work of a local Christian church and through making grants to other Christian workers and organisations both in the UK and overseas.

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Activities & Mission

The charity operates as Waterbrook Church. The church meets on a Sunday in Downend, Bristol and mid week in various places. The members of the Church provide most of the income of the charity. The charity fulfils its aims through the work of a local Christian church and through making grants to other Christian workers and organisations both in the UK and overseas.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£90,046
Latest Expenditure
£72,283

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 80.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 80.3%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£90,046
£72,2830 / 20
2024
£80,325
£54,9820 / 23
2023
£77,957
£45,1490 / 18

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Waterbrook Church CIO

What does Waterbrook Church CIO do?

The charity operates as Waterbrook Church. The church meets on a Sunday in Downend, Bristol and mid week in various places. The members of the Church provide most of the income of the charity. The charity fulfils its aims through the work of a local Christian church and through making grants to other Christian workers and organisations both in the UK and overseas.

How much income did Waterbrook Church CIO report in 2025?

Waterbrook Church CIO reported total income of £90k and reported expenditure of £72k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Waterbrook Church CIO registered as a charity?

Waterbrook Church CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 2022 as charity number 1200990. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Waterbrook Church CIO?

Waterbrook Church CIO is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Penska. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Waterbrook Church CIO operate?

Waterbrook Church CIO operates across 6 areas, including Brazil, India, Nicaragua and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Waterbrook Church CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Waterbrook Church CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1200990.

Details

Address
The Court Annex
The Green
Stoke Gifford
Bristol
BS34 8PD
Registration Date
11 November 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5202652
Charity Number
1200990

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Trustees

Richard Penska Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Allison Schooler
Hannah Morris
Jonathan Drew
Also governs 1 other charity
Luke Goodway
Paul Currer
Stephen Cole

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