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Benevolent Society Of Blues

Also known as: B S B, Blues Supporting Blues

Assistance to pupils or former pupils of Christ's Hospital who are in need, hardship or distress.

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Activities & Mission

Assistance to pupils or former pupils of Christ's Hospital who are in need, hardship or distress.

Grants

Benevolent Society Of Blues is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2024)
£165,320
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people and people with disabilities
What it supports
education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty

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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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
£77,268
Latest Expenditure
£165,320

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 214.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£77,268
£165,3200 / 2
2023
£173,462
£147,1150 / 12
2022
£111,665
£140,9540 / 4
2021
£162,447
£152,5400 / 7
2020
£177,231
£137,6160 / 7

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Frequently asked questions about Benevolent Society Of Blues

What does Benevolent Society Of Blues do?

Assistance to pupils or former pupils of Christ's Hospital who are in need, hardship or distress.

How much income did Benevolent Society Of Blues report in 2024?

Benevolent Society Of Blues reported total income of £77k and reported expenditure of £165k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Benevolent Society Of Blues registered as a charity?

Benevolent Society Of Blues was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 July 1962 as charity number 207818. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Benevolent Society Of Blues?

Benevolent Society Of Blues is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Guy Wilkes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Benevolent Society Of Blues operate?

Benevolent Society Of Blues operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Benevolent Society Of Blues a registered charity?

Yes — Benevolent Society Of Blues is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207818.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
23 July 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
207818
Charity Number
207818

Trustees

Guy Wilkes Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Andrew Howgego
Also governs 1 other charity
Christopher Ennis
Jennie Barwise
Martin Crick
Perry Kitchen
Robert Muir

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • B S B
  • Blues Supporting Blues

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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