Grace Trust (Bristol)
Analysis
Grace Trust (Bristol) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Downend. It was registered in November 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it provides other finance, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Grace Trust (Bristol) reported income of £199k and spending of £196k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £158k to £199k (+26%), an average of +5.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 19%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Grace Trust (Bristol) sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Teach2teach International (£198k), Forum to Assist Children’s Education(FACE UK) (£199k) and Gracedom (£198k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are a church charity that exists for the advancement of the Christian faith and the worship of God in the South West region of the UK. The preaching and proclamation of the Christian gospel and teaching of Christian doctrine and principles and the pastoral care of Christian people. The relief of persons who are in a condition of need, hardship, distress or who are aged or sick.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Teach2teach International | London | £198k |
| Forum to Assist Children’s Education(FACE UK) | Essex | £199k |
| Gracedom | Enfield | £198k |
| Home-Start Colchester, Jaywick & Clacton | Essex | £199k |