# THE OPEN BIBLE TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 326717
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Nov. 12, 1984
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=326717


## Contact

- **Address:** FORDLAND MOUNT, UPPER BASILDON, READING
- **Postcode:** RG8 8LU
- **Phone:** 01491671357
- **Email:** admin@obt.org.uk
- **Website:** www.obt.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE FURTHERANCE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH TO BRING MEN AND WOMEN TO BE SAVED AND TO COME TO A KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRUTH AND TO PREPARE GOD&#x27;S PEOPLE FOR WORKS OF SERVICE SO THAT THE BODY OF CHRIST MAY BE BUILT UP UNTIL WE REACH UNITY IN THE FAITH AND IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE SON OF GOD.

**Activities:** 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.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Religious Activities
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Australia
- Canada
- New Zealand
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- United States
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | £46668 | £32527 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £45996 | £35935 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £40067 | £32036 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £39364 | £33000 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £42918 | £31038 | — | — |



## Trustees

- ANDREW BARRY MARPLE
- Andrea Joy Marple — appointed Nov. 20, 2022
- VICTORIA GWENDOLINE WILKINSON
- WILLIAM MURRAY HENRY


