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.
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.
Grants
Benefact Trust Limited is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £26,638,573
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, disability, 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.
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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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £33,289,181 | £29,050,459 | £28,629,205 | £150,180,239 | £27,978,619 | 0 / 0 |
| 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 |
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 2025?
Benefact Trust Limited reported total income of £33.29m and reported expenditure of £29.05m for the financial year ending 2025, 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.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Also Known As
- Allchurches Trust Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated