The Bradley Trust
Analysis
The Bradley Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Stafford. It was registered in July 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Bradley Trust reported income of £58k and spending of £38k, leaving 34% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £46k to £58k (+27%), an average of +6.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 734%. Over the whole period it spent 31% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Bradley Trust 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 Atisha Centre (£58k), The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Prittlewell St Stephen (£58k) and The Manchester District Association of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches (£58k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provide village hall for use of residents of Bradley parish at subsidised rates for leisure and educational purposes. Gives grants to organisations in Bradley and some individual educational grants. All grants strictly limited to residents of Bradley parish.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Atisha Centre | Darlington | £58k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Prittlewell St Stephen | Southend-On-Sea | £58k |
| The Manchester District Association of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches | Manchester | £58k |
| West Leeds District Scout Council | Leeds | £58k |