Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Bristol
Analysis
Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Bristol is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00747298). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Bristol reported income of £333k and spending of £324k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £4,561 to £333k (+7205%), an average of +192% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 929%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Bristol sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Norwich Cathedral (£333k), Cornwall Historic Churches Trust (£333k) and Word of Life (£333k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Activities focus on the advancement of the Baha'i Faith and belief in the essential oneness of the world's revealed religions and on Baha'i ideals of human brotherhood through various means including devotional meetings, children's classes, youth activities, study sessions and interfaith involvement.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Norwich Cathedral | Norwich | £333k |
| Cornwall Historic Churches Trust | Helston | £333k |
| Word of Life | Birmingham | £333k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Matthew, Triangle and All Saints | Ipswich | £333k |