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Bensted's Charity

Also known as: Benstead's Charity

GRANTS MADE TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR THE RELIEF OF OLD, SICK AND INFIRM PERSONS, AND FOR THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.APPLICANTS MUST LIVE WITHIN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY THE TWENTY-FOUR PARISHES EAST OF TEYNHAM WITHIN THE BOUNDARY OF THE BOROUGH OF SWALE.

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Activities & Mission

GRANTS MADE TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR THE RELIEF OF OLD, SICK AND INFIRM PERSONS, AND FOR THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.APPLICANTS MUST LIVE WITHIN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY THE TWENTY-FOUR PARISHES EAST OF TEYNHAM WITHIN THE BOUNDARY OF THE BOROUGH OF SWALE.

Grants

Bensted's Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£31,319
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, amateur sport and recreation

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£39,097
Latest Expenditure
£31,319

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 80.1%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£39,097
£31,3190 / 0
2024
£42,741
£48,9130 / 0
2023
£38,422
£27,8130 / 0
2022
£28,630
£74,7380 / 0
2021
£23,377
£24,3990 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Bensted's Charity

What does Bensted's Charity do?

GRANTS MADE TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR THE RELIEF OF OLD, SICK AND INFIRM PERSONS, AND FOR THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.APPLICANTS MUST LIVE WITHIN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY THE TWENTY-FOUR PARISHES EAST OF TEYNHAM WITHIN THE BOUNDARY OF THE BOROUGH OF SWALE.

How much income did Bensted's Charity report in 2025?

Bensted's Charity reported total income of £39k and reported expenditure of £31k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bensted's Charity registered as a charity?

Bensted's Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 September 1983 as charity number 287497. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs Bensted's Charity?

Bensted's Charity is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Cllr Claire Martin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bensted's Charity operate?

Bensted's Charity operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bensted's Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Bensted's Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 287497.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
28 September 1983
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
287497
Charity Number
287497

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Trustees

Cllr Claire Martin Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alexandra Rosemary Eyre
ANDREW BOWLES
ANDREW HAROLD OSBORNE
Also governs 1 other charity
Cllr Ben Jonathan Martin
Cllr Hannah Amanda Perkin
Cllr Kieran Joseph Michael Golding
MR MICHAEL COSGROVE

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Benstead's Charity

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