THE BRICKWORKS
Support of health clinics and training health staff;Improving schools and training teachers;Supplying equipment and medicines;Serving the church and equipping its clergy and young people.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £15,754 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted fund balances of £62,262. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further attention for a proper understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Funders the charity credits
- church in Bristol
Trustees
- John Spenschair
- CHRISTINE CELIA SPENS
- Dr Benjamin Charles Sharpe
- MALCOLM WILLIAM LEMON
- MIKE WHITEHEAD
- REV BRIAN WAKELIN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £117k | £101k |
| 31/03/2025 | £130k | £129k |
| 31/03/2024 | £117k | £127k |
| 31/03/2023 | £130k | £176k |
| 31/03/2022 | £126k | £145k |
Common questions
Is THE BRICKWORKS financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £15,754 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted fund balances of £62,262. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further attention for a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BRICKWORKS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BRICKWORKS as a grant recipient include THE O'SULLIVAN FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE GIFFORD, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARNABAS, WINCHESTER, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH WINCHESTER, WINCHESTER ROTARY CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION.
Shared trustees with funders
- John Spens — trustee here and at THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE GIFFORD
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 1 | £1.5m |
| ISSA FOUNDATION | 1 | £415k |
| CANNON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £230k |
| CMZ LTD | 1 | £113k |
| CHASEHAWK LIMITED | 1 | £107k |
| JAY EDUCATION TRUST | 1 | £91k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST BURSCOUGH BRIDGE | 1 | £63k |
| KAHAL CHASSIDIM BOBOV | 1 | £61k |
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- SUPPORT THE CHARITY WORKER
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- BRICKS
- INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN RELIEF
- WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES UK LIMITED
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRICKWORKS | £117k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SUPPORT THE CHARITY WORKER | £991k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL NEEDS UK | £1.1m | — | 0 | below | 11.0% | no doubt |
| BRICKS | £363k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN RELIEF | £406k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES UK LIMITED | £163k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |