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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.

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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.

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.

Show all 17 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£85,591
Latest Expenditure
£92,610

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 108.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 108.2%
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
£85,591
£92,6100 / 10
2023
£83,605
£96,5540 / 10
2022
£83,222
£83,9320 / 20
2021
£91,874
£76,0600 / 20
2020
£75,489
£57,2300 / 10

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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 2024?

Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust reported total income of £86k and reported expenditure of £93k for the financial year ending 2024, 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.

Details

Address
BLACKFRIARS PRIORY
ST. GILES
OXFORD
OX1 3LY
Registration Date
1 February 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
288585
Charity Number
288585

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Trustees

Dr Geraldine Johnson Chair
ANGELA MACKEITH
DR FILOMENA NAVE
Dr JOHN ERNEST THANASSOULIS
Elizabeth Ann Robertson
JENNIFER MARJORIE DYE
Julie Lynch
Mick Conefrey
Rene Banares-Alcantara
Also governs 1 other charity
ROSALEEN OCKENDEN

Sectors & Classifications

Economic and community development Social welfare

Also Known As

  • Boat

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