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Big Change Charitable Trust

Also known as: Bcct

Big Change is a social impact accelerator. We invest in big ideas that help young people thrive in live, not just exams.

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Activities & Mission

Big Change is a social impact accelerator. We invest in big ideas that help young people thrive in live, not just exams.

Grants

Big Change Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£2,179,480
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, amateur sport, economic or community development and employment 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,246,774
Latest Expenditure
£2,179,480

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 64.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 66.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 36.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,466,285
Charitable Activities £710,276
Other Trading £0
Investments £70,213
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,444,396
Raising Funds £735,084
Governance £58,668
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,246,774
£2,179,480£1,444,396£3,271,480£2,429,22715 / 0
2024
£2,471,756
£2,563,477£1,968,933£3,150,901£3,023,07317 / 0
2023
£2,921,262
£2,977,430£2,043,505£3,213,530£1,242,72214 / 0
2022
£3,000,206
£2,277,569£1,823,298£3,222,008£1,250,00013 / 0
2021
£2,178,984
£2,062,660£1,375,128£2,621,651£1,090,00010 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Big Change Charitable Trust

What does Big Change Charitable Trust do?

Big Change is a social impact accelerator. We invest in big ideas that help young people thrive in live, not just exams.

How much income did Big Change Charitable Trust report in 2025?

Big Change Charitable Trust reported total income of £2.25m and reported expenditure of £2.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Big Change Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Big Change Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 December 2011 as charity number 1145224. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Big Change Charitable Trust?

Big Change Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is PHILIP MICHAEL NEVIN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Big Change Charitable Trust operate?

Big Change Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Big Change Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Big Change Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145224.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
23 December 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5022834
Charity Number
1145224

Trustees

PHILIP MICHAEL NEVIN Chair
BEATRICE YORK
Benjamin James Hay
CHRISTOPHER JOHN ADCOCK
HOLLY ANDREWES
Kathryn Ann Scott
Maryam Chowdhury
Nicholas John Iltid Kind
Professor Dame Alison Margaret Peacock
Also governs 2 other charities
Rebecca Enobongabasi Esther Bassey

Also Known As

  • Bcct

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