THE BIBLE NETWORK
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £63,162 for the year ended 5 April 2024, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £225,298. Per the trustees' report, this increase was largely due to a one-off legacy received, and the charity remains reliant on voluntary income and legacies for its funding.
What the accounts disclose
“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 £12,587 (2023: £13,261) 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 2024 amounted to £9,763” — page 24
“The figure of £12,587 (2023: £13,261) 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 2024 amounted to £9,763” — 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?
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £63,162 for the year ended 5 April 2024, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £225,298. Per the trustees' report, this increase was largely due to a one-off legacy received, and the charity remains reliant on voluntary income and legacies for its funding. Its FY2024 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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE ALMOND TRUST | FY2025 | £10k |
| THE ALMOND TRUST | FY2023 | £10k |
| FOREST HILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |