THE OPEN BIBLE TRUST
The Open Bible Trust publishes a magazine and Bible study materials including books, booklets, CDs, MP3s, and DVDs. It also holds seminars and conferences and organises an annual Christian holiday, all of which take place in a variety of locations throughout the UK. The Open Bible Trust website, www.obt.org.uk, is updated regularly, and gives further details.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £45,996 to £72,895 during the period, resulting in a net surplus of £14,141. The charity's policy on reserves is to use them to subsidise the production of publications to keep annual subscriptions low. No specific reserves policy target or material uncertainty regarding going concern is disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/10/2023)
Trustees
- ANDREW BARRY MARPLE
- Andrea Joy Marple
- VICTORIA GWENDOLINE WILKINSON
- WILLIAM MURRAY HENRY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £47k | £33k |
| 31/08/2024 | £46k | £36k |
| 31/08/2023 | £40k | £32k |
| 31/08/2022 | £39k | £33k |
| 31/08/2021 | £43k | £31k |
Common questions
Is THE OPEN BIBLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £45,996 to £72,895 during the period, resulting in a net surplus of £14,141. The charity's policy on reserves is to use them to subsidise the production of publications to keep annual subscriptions low. No specific reserves policy target or material uncertainty regarding going concern is disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.