THE BIBLE NETWORK
Promotion of the Gospel throught the United Kingdom and overseas.Bible placement programme in order to make copies of the Bible available to all parts of the world through organised distribution channels. Establishing small groups for Bible study.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small net surplus of £2,081 for the year ended 5 April 2025, with total incoming resources of £730,549 and outgoing resources of £728,468. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, maintaining unrestricted reserves of £227,379 which are above their stated policy target of £75,000 to £100,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Total outgoing resources amounted to £728,468 (2024: £755,341), of which the charity was able to spend (70%) ie. £513,410 (2024: £518,337) on its charitable activities, and (30%) i.e. £215,058 (2024: £237,077) on raising funds.” — page 9
“In general the charity carries out short-term projects and the trustees consider that reserves of £75,000 to £100,000 are an adequate level.” — page 9
“Dr John Savage was remunerated in the year.The remuneration of this trustee is authorised by General Order of The Charity Commissioners for England and Wales, in consideration of his role as managing trustee and secretary of the charity.”
“The figure of £11,371 (2024: £12,627) for Trustees’ account within creditors represents an amount owed to Dr. J. C. Savage.” — page 24
“Services towards the charity's appeals, prison ministry and website maintenance were provided by The Savage Partnership. Mr M Savage, who is the son of the Trustee Dr J C Savage, is a partner of The Savage Partnership. The cost of these services provided during the year ended 5 April 2025 amounted to £9,045” — page 24
“The figure of £11,371 (2024: £12,627) for Trustees’ account within creditors represents an amount owed to Dr. J. C. Savage.” — page 24
“Services towards the charity's appeals, prison ministry and website maintenance were provided by The Savage Partnership. Mr M Savage, who is the son of the Trustee Dr J C Savage, is a partner of The Savage Partnership. The cost of these services provided during the year ended 5 April 2025 amounted to £9,045” — page 24
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/03/2026)
Trustees
- JOHN SAVAGEchair
- BRENDA SAVAGE
- ROBERT GREEN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £731k | £728k |
| 05/04/2024 | £819k | £755k |
| 05/04/2023 | £680k | £725k |
| 05/04/2022 | £673k | £664k |
| 05/04/2021 | £841k | £786k |
Common questions
Is THE BIBLE NETWORK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small net surplus of £2,081 for the year ended 5 April 2025, with total incoming resources of £730,549 and outgoing resources of £728,468. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, maintaining unrestricted reserves of £227,379 which are above their stated policy target of £75,000 to £100,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BIBLE NETWORK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BIBLE NETWORK as a grant recipient include THE ALMOND TRUST, FOREST HILL CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALMOND TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | To support ongoing work and specific projects |
| THE ALMOND TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | To support ongoing work and specific projects |
| THE ALMOND TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | To support ongoing work and specific projects |
| THE ALMOND TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | To support ongoing work and specific projects |
| FOREST HILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | |
| FOREST HILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | General |
| FOREST HILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FIELDSDENE TRUST | 2 | £30k |
| THE S M B TRUST | 2 | £20k |
| G M MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £18k |
| NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST | 2 | £16k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAULS, CAMBERLEY | 2 | £11k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, CHISLEHURST | 2 | £10k |
| PARKVIEW CHAPEL, BOTESDALE | 2 | £4k |
| THE LIVING WATERS TRUST | 2 | £2k |
Charities like this
- BIBLE AND GOSPEL TRUST
- GOVERNANCE MINISTRIES
- THE BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- GOOD NEWS FOR EVERYONE!
- THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY
- DEREK PRINCE MINISTRIES (UK)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BIBLE NETWORK | £731k | — | 0 | unclear | 29.4% | no doubt |
| BIBLE AND GOSPEL TRUST | £8.9m | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| GOVERNANCE MINISTRIES | £7.6m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £6.8m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GOOD NEWS FOR EVERYONE! | £3.1m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 2 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY | £26.2m | — | — | unclear | 20.0% | no doubt |