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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 280847
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Bible Spreading Union is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 280847. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Essex. The register describes its activities as: “Distribution of Bibles.” Its charitable objects are: “To unite in giving away the word of God.” In the year to 31 Aug 2025 it reported income of £15.3k and spending of £13.6k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£15.3k
Latest spending
£13.6k
- What it funds
- Religious activities
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £15.3k | £13.6k |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £20.3k | £18.5k |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £11.1k | £14.4k |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £8,677 | £10.3k |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £12.3k | £15.6k |
Charitable objects
To unite in giving away the word of God.
Where it operates
Essex
- Trustees
- 7
What Bible Spreading Union funds
Bible Spreading Union is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £72.5k in total.
How to apply to Bible Spreading Union
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bible Spreading Union in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Bible Spreading Union
Is Bible Spreading Union open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bible Spreading Union is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Bible Spreading Union fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Essex.
Does Bible Spreading Union give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Bible Spreading Union makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Bible Spreading Union give each year?
The register does not break out Bible Spreading Union's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £13.6k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.5k a year.
How large is Bible Spreading Union?
In its latest reported year Bible Spreading Union reported income of £15.3k and spending of £13.6k.
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