Bedfordshire Charitable Trust Limited
Also known as: Ibbett Trust, The Trust
The granting of donations for charitable purposes
Activities & Mission
The granting of donations for charitable purposes
Grants
Bedfordshire Charitable Trust Limited is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £544,078
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, accommodation or housing, religious activities, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
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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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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £371,675 | £544,078 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £349,555 | £1,218,483 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £1,142,676 | £398,111 | £398,111 | £25,895,360 | £25,895,360 | 2 / 0 |
| 2022 | £262,380 | £472,659 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £248,762 | £409,104 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bedfordshire Charitable Trust Limited
What does Bedfordshire Charitable Trust Limited do?
The granting of donations for charitable purposes
How much income did Bedfordshire Charitable Trust Limited report in 2025?
Bedfordshire Charitable Trust Limited reported total income of £372k and reported expenditure of £544k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Bedfordshire Charitable Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Bedfordshire Charitable Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 May 1964 as charity number 234329. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Bedfordshire Charitable Trust Limited?
Bedfordshire Charitable Trust Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bedfordshire Charitable Trust Limited operate?
Bedfordshire Charitable Trust Limited operates across 2 areas: Bedford and Central Bedfordshire.
Is Bedfordshire Charitable Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Bedfordshire Charitable Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 234329.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Ibbett Trust
- The Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated