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Becht Foundation

Also known as: The Becht Family Charitable Trust

The trustees shall hold the fund and its income for such charities/charitable purposes, throughout the world, as the trustees shall determine, in particular the preservation and restoration of biodiversity and humanitarian aid for the young and disadvantaged. Educational programmes supporting the key areas of focus are also considered.

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Activities & Mission

The trustees shall hold the fund and its income for such charities/charitable purposes, throughout the world, as the trustees shall determine, in particular the preservation and restoration of biodiversity and humanitarian aid for the young and disadvantaged. Educational programmes supporting the key areas of focus are also considered.

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
£8,490,552
Latest Expenditure
£11,205,581

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 112.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 85.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 15.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £123,456
Other Trading £0
Investments £8,367,096
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £9,561,802
Raising Funds £1,643,779
Governance £41,832
Grants to Institutions £9,178,500
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£8,490,552
£11,205,581£9,561,802£379,548,188£379,548,1882 / 0
2023
£2,478,611
£9,329,993£8,053,037£362,763,046£362,763,0462 / 0
2022
£5,800,406
£9,378,847£8,085,647£363,961,617£363,961,6172 / 0
2021
£2,876,105
£7,945,350£6,712,678£396,306,803£396,306,8031 / 0
2020
£4,402,743
£6,141,404£5,023,725£332,951,324£332,951,3231 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Becht Foundation

What does Becht Foundation do?

The trustees shall hold the fund and its income for such charities/charitable purposes, throughout the world, as the trustees shall determine, in particular the preservation and restoration of biodiversity and humanitarian aid for the young and disadvantaged. Educational programmes supporting the key areas of focus are also considered.

How much income did Becht Foundation report in 2024?

Becht Foundation reported total income of £8.49m and reported expenditure of £11.21m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Becht Foundation registered as a charity?

Becht Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 November 2006 as charity number 1116657. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Becht Foundation?

Becht Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Becht Foundation operate?

Becht Foundation operates across 3 areas: Germany, Netherlands and United States.

Is Becht Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Becht Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1116657.

Details

Address
C/O Rawlinson & Hunter
6 New Street Square
London
EC4A 3AQ
Website
bfct.org
Registration Date
7 November 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4027144
Charity Number
1116657

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Trustees

ANN MARIE BECHT
David Poulter
Kevin Becht
LAMBERTUS JONANNES HERMANUS BECHT
Natalie Becht
R&H Trust Co (UK) Limited
Sebastian Becht

Also Known As

  • The Becht Family Charitable Trust

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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