# Bible Spreading Union

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 280847 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/280847)
- Latest income: £15.3k; spending £13.6k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Essex
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bible-spreading-union

Distribution of Bibles.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £15.3k | £13.6k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £20.3k | £18.5k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £11.1k | £14.4k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £8,677 | £10.3k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £12.3k | £15.6k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To unite in giving away the word of God.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year Bible Spreading Union reported income of £15.3k and spending of £13.6k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £72.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Essex.

## How to apply

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

### 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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