Bees For Development
Supporting bees and beekeepers in the developing world: to alleviate poverty, develop sustainable livelihoods, and maintain biodiversity. This is a new CIO structure for the charity Bees for Development previously registered as The Troy Trust ( 1078803) where the charity's past accounts and annual reports can be found.
Activities & Mission
Supporting bees and beekeepers in the developing world: to alleviate poverty, develop sustainable livelihoods, and maintain biodiversity. This is a new CIO structure for the charity Bees for Development previously registered as The Troy Trust ( 1078803) where the charity's past accounts and annual reports can be found.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 77% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 | £1,119,195 | £1,167,155 | £1,146,102 | £882,998 | £649,000 | 10 / 10 |
| 2024 | £1,812,256 | £1,036,293 | £967,829 | £930,958 | £200,000 | 9 / 10 |
| 2023 | £211,929 | £56,934 | 0 / 52 |
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Frequently asked questions about Bees For Development
What does Bees For Development do?
Supporting bees and beekeepers in the developing world: to alleviate poverty, develop sustainable livelihoods, and maintain biodiversity. This is a new CIO structure for the charity Bees for Development previously registered as The Troy Trust ( 1078803) where the charity's past accounts and annual reports can be found.
How much income did Bees For Development report in 2025?
Bees For Development reported total income of £1.12m and reported expenditure of £1.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bees For Development?
Bees For Development has a program ratio of 102.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bees For Development registered as a charity?
Bees For Development was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 March 2022 as charity number 1198116. It has been registered for 4 years.
Who runs Bees For Development?
Bees For Development is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Suzanne Shaw. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bees For Development operate?
Bees For Development operates across 9 areas, including Ethiopia, Ghana, India and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Bees For Development a registered charity?
Yes — Bees For Development is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1198116.
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