ST GEORGE'S BRISTOL
Concert hall, recording studio and events facility
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operational loss of £20k for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a net increase in total funds of £127k. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £239k are held, which is below the stated policy target of £300k (equivalent to three months of artists' fees and staff salaries). The independent auditors have confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £70,001 - £80,000 1” — page 24
“At 31 March 2025, the level of free reserves was £239k.” — page 7
“In addition to their time, Trustees gave donations totalling £54k (2024: £9k) to St George's Bristol.” — page 32
“During the year, purchases totalling £584,018 (2024: ENil) were made from Clever Space Construction Limited, a Company owned by one of the Trustees.” — page 32
“In addition to their time, Trustees gave donations totalling £54k (2024: £9k) to St George's Bristol.” — page 32
“During the year, purchases totalling £584,018 (2024: ENil) were made from Clever Space Construction Limited, a Company owned by one of the Trustees.” — page 32
“The Charity’s wholly owned subsidiary, SGB Enterprises Limited, manages commercial activities.” — page 8
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/11/2025)
Trustees
- Douglas John Bott MBE
- Dr Anna Louise Farthing
- IAN OXLEY
- Jonathan Brecknell
- Katherine Branch
- Madeline Toy
- Maria Crayton
- Paul Kenyon
- SALLIE BLANKSNASH
- Simon Cook
- Stephanie Effiong Udoh
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.1m | £1.9m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.8m | £1.9m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.1m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.6m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.4m | £833k |
Common questions
Is ST GEORGE'S BRISTOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operational loss of £20k for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a net increase in total funds of £127k. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £239k are held, which is below the stated policy target of £300k (equivalent to three months of artists' fees and staff salaries). The independent auditors have confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Bishop Fleming LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of ST GEORGE'S BRISTOL earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band.
Who funds ST GEORGE'S BRISTOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ST GEORGE'S BRISTOL as a grant recipient include THE NISBET TRUST, THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST, NEWBY TRUST LIMITED, THE ANCHOR SOCIETY CIO, THE MARCHUS TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NISBET TRUST | FY2024 | £11k | |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | Grants awarded and paid during the period |
| NEWBY TRUST LIMITED | FY2022 | £10k | Education |
| THE ANCHOR SOCIETY CIO | FY2023 | £5k | Grants to institutions |
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2021 | £3k | Music Education & Engagement (children) |
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE JOYCE FLETCHER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE ANCHOR SOCIETY CIO | FY2024 | £0 | Concerts (Note: Text says 'agreed to fund... for a further year', table shows 0 for 2024, likely paid in prior year or commitment. However, table explicitly lis |
| THE ANCHOR SOCIETY CIO | FY2022 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 03/03/2015 | £775k | "Preserving, recording and widening access to the heritage of St George's Bristol" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/06/2010 | £10k | The St Paul's Reggae Orchestra at St George's Bristol |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 17/04/1998 | £107k | "St George's Brandon Hill, Bristol - Refurbishment" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| BRISTOL ECCLESIASTICAL CHARITY | 1 | £143k |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £137k |
| CHRIST CHURCH MAYFAIR | 1 | £110k |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £102k |
| THE BEAVERBROOK FOUNDATION | 1 | £66k |
| THE RAYNE FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| SPIELMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
Charities like this
- ST GEORGE'S HOUSE CHARITY
- ST GEORGE PRE-SCHOOL CIO
- THE BRISTOL DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE LIMITED
- 63RD BRISTOL (ST ANDREW WITH ST BARTHOLOMEW) SCOUT GROUP
- ST THOMAS SYRO MALABAR CATHOLIC CHURCH BRISTOL
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GEORGE, BROCKWORTH, IN THE DIOCESE OF GLOUCESTER
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST GEORGE'S BRISTOL | £2.1m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| ST GEORGE'S HOUSE CHARITY | £274k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST GEORGE PRE-SCHOOL CIO | £301k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BRISTOL DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE LIMITED | £9.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 63RD BRISTOL (ST ANDREW WITH ST BARTHOLOMEW) SCOUT GROUP | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST THOMAS SYRO MALABAR CATHOLIC CHURCH BRISTOL | £524k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |