THE BISHOP OF GUILDFORD'S FOUNDATION

Registration #1017385 · Registered

www.bgcf.org.uk

info@bgcf.org.uk

Bishop of Guildford Willow Grange GU4 7QS

95
out of 100
Platinum

The charity works by raising funds from voluntary sources within the Diocese of Guildford which are used to make grants to assist local churches and faith-linked organisations develop and sustain community projects. Projects cover a wide range of public sectors including education, youth work, mental health, community development and the relief of homelessness and poverty in the local area.

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About THE BISHOP OF GUILDFORD'S FOUNDATION

THE BISHOP OF GUILDFORD'S FOUNDATION is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1017385). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 95/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE BISHOP OF GUILDFORD'S FOUNDATION reported a total income of £29,600 and total expenditure of £26,809, a spending ratio of 91% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE BISHOP OF GUILDFORD'S FOUNDATION describes its activities as follows: The charity works by raising funds from voluntary sources within the Diocese of Guildford which are used to make grants to assist local churches and faith-linked organisations develop and sustain community projects. Projects cover a wide range of public sectors including education, youth work, mental health, community development and the relief of homelessness and poverty in the local area. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE BISHOP OF GUILDFORD'S FOUNDATION. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health25 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 90.6% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£29,600£26,80991%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026