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.
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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £39,097 | £31,319 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £42,741 | £48,913 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £38,422 | £27,813 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £28,630 | £74,738 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £23,377 | £24,399 | 0 / 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
15-17 PRESTON STREET
FAVERSHAM
KENT
ME13 8NZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Benstead's Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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