Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust
Also known as: Boat
BOAT (Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust) provides support for the charitable activities of organisations and societies in the relief of poverty and the advancement of education.
Activities & Mission
BOAT (Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust) provides support for the charitable activities of organisations and societies in the relief of poverty and the advancement of education.
Grants
Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £89,815
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities and other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, overseas aid or famine relief 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.
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 | £96,594 | £89,815 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2024 | £85,591 | £92,610 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £83,605 | £96,554 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £83,222 | £83,932 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £91,874 | £76,060 | 0 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust
What does Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust do?
BOAT (Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust) provides support for the charitable activities of organisations and societies in the relief of poverty and the advancement of education.
How much income did Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust report in 2025?
Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust reported total income of £97k and reported expenditure of £90k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust registered as a charity?
Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 February 1984 as charity number 288585. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust?
Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Geraldine Johnson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust operate?
Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust operates across 17 areas, including Brazil, Burma, Cameroon and 14 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 288585.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Boat
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated