The Chapel in the Garden, Bridport
Analysis
The Chapel in the Garden, Bridport is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bridport. It was registered in May 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Chapel in the Garden, Bridport reported income of £59k and spending of £68k, spending 115% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £51k to £59k (+16%), an average of +3.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 54%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Chapel in the Garden, Bridport sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Dovecot Evangelical Church (£59k), The Hope Church East Grinstead (£59k) and Redeemed Christian Church of God Open Heavens Christian Centre Hatfield (£59k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Chapel in the Garden, Bridport, is a Unitarian community established prior to 1662 that accepts members of all faiths or none. We promote a wide range of activities for everyone of all ages including formal and informal worship, counselling, adult education, theatre, music and dance - and charitable outreach ranging from a winter coat rail and a community fridge, to wider support of refugees.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecot Evangelical Church | Liverpool | £59k |
| The Hope Church East Grinstead | Haywards Heath | £59k |
| Redeemed Christian Church of God Open Heavens Christian Centre Hatfield | Hatfield | £59k |
| The Cathedrals Group of Universities | Carlisle | £60k |