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Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre

Also known as: Woodbrooke

Provision of learning to Quakers and others to advance the Quaker faith and enhance understanding of social and spiritual matters.

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Activities & Mission

Provision of learning to Quakers and others to advance the Quaker faith and enhance understanding of social and spiritual matters.

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 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£992,820
Latest Expenditure
£1,025,170

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 82% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 50% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 12.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 18% of UK Religion 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 £583,427
Charitable Activities £352,121
Other Trading £0
Investments £57,272
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,019,494
Raising Funds £5,676
Governance £120,788
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£992,820
£1,025,170£1,019,494£2,283,983£791,11617 / 200
2023
£1,552,078
£1,793,869£1,501,026£2,465,257£1,004,25036 / 200
2022
£1,349,014
£1,577,009£1,200,217£5,610,949£953,85037 / 200
2021
£1,482,473
£1,647,856£1,543,929£6,171,930£907,31541 / 250
2020
£1,492,488
£1,577,302£1,395,996£5,926,603£776,79053 / 160

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre

What does Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre do?

Provision of learning to Quakers and others to advance the Quaker faith and enhance understanding of social and spiritual matters.

How much income did Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre report in 2024?

Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre reported total income of £993k and reported expenditure of £1.03m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre?

Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre has a program ratio of 102.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre registered as a charity?

Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 April 1963 as charity number 313816. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre?

Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre 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 Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre operate?

Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre operates across 6 areas, including Belgium, Germany, Ireland and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre a registered charity?

Yes — Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313816.

Details

Address
Fircroft College of Adult Education
1018 Bristol Road
Selly Oak
BIRMINGHAM
B29 6LH
Registration Date
24 April 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
313816
Charity Number
313816

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Trustees

Andrew West
Dr David John Robson
Also governs 2 other charities
Fiona Kersti Henrietta Wagstaff
Heather Mary Rowlands
Jaana Helvi Maria Erkkila-Hill
Jennifer Elisabeth Amery
Jill Thomas
Also governs 1 other charity
Lynda Sinclair Prescott
Miranda Bird
Also governs 1 other charity
Owen Christopher Claxton-Ingham
Valerie Brittin

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Woodbrooke

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