The Open Bible Trust
Analysis
The Open Bible Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in November 1984, 42 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Open Bible Trust reported income of £47k and spending of £33k, leaving 30% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £43k to £47k (+8.7%), an average of +2.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Open Bible Trust sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Grace Church Bridgend (£47k), Christ Church Cottingham (£47k) and The Friends of Our Lady of Victories (£47k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Open Bible Trust publishes a magazine and Bible study materials including books, booklets, CDs, MP3s, and DVDs. It also holds seminars and conferences and organises an annual Christian holiday, all of which take place in a variety of locations throughout the UK. The Open Bible Trust website, www.obt.org.uk, is updated regularly, and gives further details.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Church Bridgend | Mid Glamorgan | £47k |
| Christ Church Cottingham | Cottingham | £47k |
| The Friends of Our Lady of Victories | London | £47k |
| Celestial Church of Christ Ayomide Parish | Dagenham | £47k |