Architects Benevolent Society
Architects Benevolent Society offers confidential advice, support and financial assistance to the architectural community and their families in times of need.
Activities & Mission
Architects Benevolent Society offers confidential advice, support and financial assistance to the architectural community and their families in times of need.
Grants
Architects Benevolent Society is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £1,507,509
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other defined groups
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 986). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,201,883 | £1,507,509 | £993,999 | £29,493,805 | £28,671,685 | 10 / 5 |
| 2024 | £1,092,119 | £2,472,767 | £1,885,280 | £29,634,655 | £28,834,793 | 12 / 60 |
| 2023 | £1,253,533 | £2,393,021 | £1,869,745 | £29,508,196 | £28,161,683 | 12 / 106 |
| 2022 | £1,905,191 | £2,102,827 | £1,579,261 | £32,059,794 | £1,806,467 | 12 / 90 |
| 2021 | £1,070,896 | £2,112,404 | £1,609,425 | £32,381,465 | £1,463,301 | 12 / 70 |
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Frequently asked questions about Architects Benevolent Society
What does Architects Benevolent Society do?
Architects Benevolent Society offers confidential advice, support and financial assistance to the architectural community and their families in times of need.
How much income did Architects Benevolent Society report in 2025?
Architects Benevolent Society reported total income of £1.20m and reported expenditure of £1.51m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Architects Benevolent Society?
Architects Benevolent Society has a program ratio of 82.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 986 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Architects Benevolent Society registered as a charity?
Architects Benevolent Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 February 1973 as charity number 265139. It has been registered for 53 years.
Who runs Architects Benevolent Society?
Architects Benevolent Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Architects Benevolent Society operate?
Architects Benevolent Society operates across 7 areas, including Botswana, Colombia, Italy and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Architects Benevolent Society a registered charity?
Yes — Architects Benevolent Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 265139.
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Data & trust
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- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
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