British Council Benevolent Fund
The British Council Benevolent Fund's charitable purpose is the alleviation of financial hardship for British Council employees, both past and present, and their families, globally. The overriding criterion for assistance being immediate need and financial difficulty for example as a result of illness, bereavement, natural disaster such as earthquakes/floods or in areas of conflict.
Activities & Mission
The British Council Benevolent Fund's charitable purpose is the alleviation of financial hardship for British Council employees, both past and present, and their families, globally. The overriding criterion for assistance being immediate need and financial difficulty for example as a result of illness, bereavement, natural disaster such as earthquakes/floods or in areas of conflict.
Grants
British Council Benevolent Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £54,353
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or the saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty
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.
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Financial Information
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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 | £31,069 | £54,353 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2024 | £42,477 | £41,342 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £25,595 | £61,087 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £71,741 | £75,015 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £37,425 | £51,436 | 0 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about British Council Benevolent Fund
What does British Council Benevolent Fund do?
The British Council Benevolent Fund's charitable purpose is the alleviation of financial hardship for British Council employees, both past and present, and their families, globally. The overriding criterion for assistance being immediate need and financial difficulty for example as a result of illness, bereavement, natural disaster such as earthquakes/floods or in areas of conflict.
How much income did British Council Benevolent Fund report in 2025?
British Council Benevolent Fund reported total income of £31k and reported expenditure of £54k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was British Council Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?
British Council Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 May 2015 as charity number 1161805. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs British Council Benevolent Fund?
British Council Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul John Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does British Council Benevolent Fund operate?
British Council Benevolent Fund operates across 241 areas, including Afghanistan, Akrotiri, Albania and 238 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is British Council Benevolent Fund a registered charity?
Yes — British Council Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161805.
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- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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- How metrics are calculated