Al-Baseera Bristol Centre
Analysis
Al-Baseera Bristol Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in July 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Al-Baseera Bristol Centre reported income of £150k and spending of £153k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £72k to £150k (+109%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2023, when income rose by 42%. Over the whole period it spent 75% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Al-Baseera Bristol Centre sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Dunstan and All Saints, Stepney (£150k), Leeds Church Institute (Incorporated) (£150k) and D.t.h Trinity Orthodox Church (£150k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the benefits of the inhabitants of the City of Bristol in particular, but not exclusively, those of somali descent, by associating together the inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations to advance education, welfare and leisure time occupations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Dunstan and All Saints, Stepney | London | £150k |
| Leeds Church Institute (Incorporated) | West Yorkshire | £150k |
| D.t.h Trinity Orthodox Church | Leeds | £150k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter, Kineton | Warwick | £151k |