The Bishop Of Guildford's Foundation
Neighbours In Need, The Bishop of Guildford's Communities Fund (BGCF)
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1017385
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Feb. 16, 1993
- Legal form
- CIO
- Area of benefit
- The Diocese Of Guildford
Address
- Address
- Bishop of Guildford
Willow Grange
Woking Road
Jacob's Well
GUILDFORD
GU4 7QS
Contact
- Phone
- 01483 590500
- [email protected]
- Website
bgcf.org.uk
Activities
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.
Objects: The purpose of the Charity is to advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the Trustees see fit from time to time in particular but not limited to relieving poverty advancing education and advancing the Christian religion for the benefit of people in the Diocese of Guildford (the Diocese) by making grants for activities initiated by Church of England churches in the Diocese or for activities initiated by persons and entities in active partnership with those churches
Classification
- How
- Makes Grants To Organisations
- What
- General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Economic/community Development/employment, Other Charitable Purposes
- Who
- Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Local Authority
- Hampshire, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £29,600 | £26,809 | |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £15,524 | £15,391 | |
| April 5, 2023 | £20,767 | £36,191 | |
| April 5, 2022 | £23,190 | £23,223 | |
| April 5, 2021 | £36,880 | £16,075 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| The Right Reverend RICHARD PAUL DAVIES (Chair) | April 28, 2026 |
| Andrew Philip Carvell | July 6, 2023 |
| Egbertus Bletterman Spreeth | Aug. 1, 2022 |
| Gillian Fernandes | Jan. 29, 2026 |
| Jane Cacouris | June 12, 2025 |
| Louise Mary Elizabeth Kenyon | Jan. 21, 2020 |
| Rev Claire Virginia Isherwood | Jan. 21, 2020 |
Nearby
- The Cedar House Support Group 0.4 mi
- Jacobs Well Village Hall 0.4 mi
- Guildford Club For Disabled 0.4 mi
- Jacobs Well Village Hall 0.4 mi
- 1st Jacobs Well Scout Group 0.4 mi