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Baltic Exchange Charitable Foundation

The relief of persons in need who fall withing the definition of potential beneficiarieslife members of the former Baltic Exchange Charitable Society and their familypersons who are or have been employed by the Baltic Exchangesuch other persons who are or have been engaged in maritime activitiesand who are in need as a result of financial hardship, age, illness or disability.

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Activities & Mission

The relief of persons in need who fall withing the definition of potential beneficiarieslife members of the former Baltic Exchange Charitable Society and their familypersons who are or have been employed by the Baltic Exchangesuch other persons who are or have been engaged in maritime activitiesand who are in need as a result of financial hardship, age, illness or disability.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£341,540
Latest Expenditure
£337,038

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 1.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 81.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 48.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £190
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £180,185
Other Income £9,759,408

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £174,191
Raising Funds £40,227
Governance £63,877
Grants to Institutions £61,981
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Baltic Exchange Charitable Society (organisation 277093)
  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — The London Shipowners' and Shipbrokers' Benevolent Society (organisation 213348)
  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — The Bonno Krull Fund (organisation 4044129)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£341,540
£337,0380 / 0
2023
£289,669
£284,8410 / 1
2022
£241,554
£346,9270 / 0
2021
£9,939,783
£214,418£174,191£10,290,444£408,1130 / 0
2020
£0
£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Baltic Exchange Charitable Foundation

What does Baltic Exchange Charitable Foundation do?

The relief of persons in need who fall withing the definition of potential beneficiarieslife members of the former Baltic Exchange Charitable Society and their familypersons who are or have been employed by the Baltic Exchangesuch other persons who are or have been engaged in maritime activitiesand who are in need as a result of financial hardship, age, illness or disability.

How much income did Baltic Exchange Charitable Foundation report in 2024?

Baltic Exchange Charitable Foundation reported total income of £342k and reported expenditure of £337k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Baltic Exchange Charitable Foundation registered as a charity?

Baltic Exchange Charitable Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 June 2018 as charity number 1178830. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Baltic Exchange Charitable Foundation?

Baltic Exchange Charitable Foundation is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is WILLIAM MICHAEL ROBSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Baltic Exchange Charitable Foundation operate?

Baltic Exchange Charitable Foundation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Baltic Exchange Charitable Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Baltic Exchange Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1178830.

Details

Address
PO Box 6311
NEWBURY
RG14 9RF
Registration Date
18 June 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5122572
Charity Number
1178830

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Trustees

WILLIAM MICHAEL ROBSON Chair
Carl David Ackerley
COLM JOSEPH NOLAN
Also governs 1 other charity
Denis Andreas Petropoulos
Guy Christopher Blair Hindley
Kirsty Anne Marsh
LAMBROS CLEANTHIS VARNAVIDES
Lord Jeffrey Mountevans
MARK ANTHONY READ
MARK ROBERT JACKSON
Robert Thomas Reed
Simon Trowell

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