Benefact Trust Limited

Also known as: Allchurches Trust Limited

The objects of ATL are to promote the Christian Religion, to contribute to the funds of any charitable institutions, associations, funds or objects and to carry out any charitable purpose.

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Activities & Mission

The objects of ATL are to promote the Christian Religion, to contribute to the funds of any charitable institutions, associations, funds or objects and to carry out any charitable purpose.

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£48,900,216

Latest Expenditure

£27,498,510

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 55.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 98.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 2.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £13,129,606

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £35,770,610

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £27,071,267

Raising Funds £427,243

Governance £248,000

Grants to Institutions £25,358,249

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 this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2025 — Growing Hope Gateshead (organisation 5206111)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£48,900,216	£27,498,510	£27,071,267	£145,151,385	£25,938,892	0 / 0
2023	£21,738,735	£25,333,388	£24,986,691	£123,793,361	£6,696,783	0 / 0
2022	£465,841,000	£446,821,000	£26,632,000	£746,834,000	£13,663,000	0 / 0
2021	£425,717,000	£442,236,000	£22,579,000	£760,064,000	£20,958,000	0 / 0
2020	£6,322,000	£24,680,000	£23,311,000	£556,045,000	£12,531,000	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Benefact Trust Limited

What does Benefact Trust Limited do?

The objects of ATL are to promote the Christian Religion, to contribute to the funds of any charitable institutions, associations, funds or objects and to carry out any charitable purpose.

How much income did Benefact Trust Limited report in 2024?

Benefact Trust Limited reported total income of £48.90m and reported expenditure of £27.50m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Benefact Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Benefact Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 May 1972 as charity number 263960. It has been registered for 54 years.

Who runs Benefact Trust Limited?

Benefact Trust Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Charles Henderson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Benefact Trust Limited operate?

Benefact Trust Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Benefact Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Benefact Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 263960.