How we're funded
Where our money comes from and where it goes
BRF's funding comes from a combination of the income we are able to generate through our charitable activities and the generous support of individuals, churches and charitable trusts.
Sales of Bible reading notes, books and other resources generate a proportion of our overall funding needs.
However, to finance the full cost of providing all that we offer (including Messy Church, Anna Chaplaincy, Parenting for Faith and our work with children in primary schools and with churches), we also need to secure funding from donations, grants and legacies, alongside the modest fees that we charge for training and events.
Other than Gift Aid, we receive no funding from government or other statutory bodies, or from the National Lottery.
BRF's income (2018-19)
Here's a breakdown of our income for the financial year 2018-19.
Grants, donations and legacies
51.1%
£1,049,491
Charitable activities
48.3%
£989,915
Bank investments / other income
0.6%
£12,819
BRF's Expenditure (2018-19)
Here's a breakdown of our expenditure for the financial year 2017-18:
Charitable activities
92%
£2,035,713
Raising funds
8%
£176,889
BRF benefitted from a number of significant grants from the following charitable trusts: The Jerusalem Trust, The Kirby Laing Foundation, The Maurice & Hilda Laing Charitable Trust, The Douglas Trust, Allchurches Trust Limited and Hymns Ancient & Modern.
The Jerusalem Trust
The Kirby Laing Foundation
The Maurice & Hilda Laing Charitable Trust
Allchurches Trust Limited
