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.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 92% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M (sample: 208). How is this calculated?
Higher than 81% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
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
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £13,849,361 | £14,929,804 | £14,915,844 | £1,563,278 | £1,563,278 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,326,731 | £1,319,936 | £1,305,185 | £2,555,560 | £2,555,560 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £27,983 | £116,272 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £24,240 | £44,733 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £29,228 | £36,820 | 0 / 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
Chertsey Road
SUNBURY-ON-THAMES
Middlesex
TW16 7LN
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Also Known As
- Bp Benevolent Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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- How metrics are calculated