BRISTOL AREA MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS)
Latest income
£1.1m
Latest spending
£626k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £467,918 for the year, resulting in free reserves of £115,802. Per the trustees' report, these free reserves are broadly in line with the stated policy target of £120,000, although the trustees note that upcoming property works may impact this position.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“Our free reserves of £115,802 are broadly in line with this target.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant paid to 1 Trustee in prior year
“During the prior year a grant of £500 was paid to 1 Trustee. This was approved by the Weekly Committee and was notified to the Clerk of Trustees.” — page 39
“Total unrestricted donations from Trustees to the charity in the year were £8,437 (2024: £14,473).” — page 39
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from Trustees
“During the prior year a grant of £500 was paid to 1 Trustee. This was approved by the Weekly Committee and was notified to the Clerk of Trustees.” — page 39
“Total unrestricted donations from Trustees to the charity in the year were £8,437 (2024: £14,473).” — page 39
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Total income
£1.1m
Total spending
£626k
Cost of raising funds
£136k
Reserves (reported)
£116k
Employees
8
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/12/2018)
- Received assets from another charity (11/12/2018)
- Received assets from another charity (11/12/2018)
- Received assets from another charity (11/12/2018)
- Received assets from another charity (11/12/2018)
- Received assets from another charity (11/12/2018)
Trustees
- Barnabas Carlton Smith
- Catharina Petronella Pedder
- Christine Joan Willmore
- Dr Dean Smart
- Grahame Beaumont Richard Dixie
- James Brian Eddington
- Jonathan Jewkes
- Patricia Frances De'Ath
- Raymond Bray
- Susanne Maria Kruger
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.1m | £626k |
| 31/12/2024 | £395k | £473k |
| 31/12/2023 | £331k | £489k |
| 31/12/2022 | £458k | £563k |
| 31/12/2021 | £221k | £467k |
Common questions
Is BRISTOL AREA MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £467,918 for the year, resulting in free reserves of £115,802. Per the trustees' report, these free reserves are broadly in line with the stated policy target of £120,000, although the trustees note that upcoming property works may impact this position. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.