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Bp Helios Fund

Also known as: Bp Benevolent Fund

To assist financially those former employees of the British Petroleum Company Plc or any subsidiary or associated companies and their dependants, who are suffering severe financial hardship or need. Assistance is normally given in the form of a grant or a loan.

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Activities & Mission

To assist financially those former employees of the British Petroleum Company Plc or any subsidiary or associated companies and their dependants, who are suffering severe financial hardship or need. Assistance is normally given in the form of a grant or a loan.

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
£13,849,361
Latest Expenditure
£14,929,804

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 92% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M (sample: 208). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 81% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 82% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £13,800,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £49,361
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £14,915,844
Raising Funds £13,960
Governance £16,881
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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£13,849,361
£14,929,804£14,915,844£1,563,278£1,563,2780 / 0
2023
£2,326,731
£1,319,936£1,305,185£2,555,560£2,555,5600 / 0
2022
£27,983
£116,2720 / 0
2021
£24,240
£44,7330 / 0
2020
£29,228
£36,8200 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bp Helios Fund

What does Bp Helios Fund do?

To assist financially those former employees of the British Petroleum Company Plc or any subsidiary or associated companies and their dependants, who are suffering severe financial hardship or need. Assistance is normally given in the form of a grant or a loan.

How much income did Bp Helios Fund report in 2024?

Bp Helios Fund reported total income of £13.85m and reported expenditure of £14.93m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bp Helios Fund?

Bp Helios Fund has a program ratio of 107.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M (sample of 208 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bp Helios Fund registered as a charity?

Bp Helios Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 July 1990 as charity number 803778. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs Bp Helios Fund?

Bp Helios Fund is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bp Helios Fund operate?

Bp Helios Fund operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Bp Helios Fund a registered charity?

Yes — Bp Helios Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 803778.

Details

Address
BP ICBT
Chertsey Road
SUNBURY-ON-THAMES
Middlesex
TW16 7LN
Registration Date
23 July 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
803778
Charity Number
803778

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Trustees

BP Benevolent Fund Trustees Limited

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Bp Benevolent Fund

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