Bt Benevolent Fund
Also known as: British Telecom Benevolent Fund
The object of the charity, as set out in its constitution, is the relief of financial hardship among BT employees past and present and their dependants and this is the principle activity.
Activities & Mission
The object of the charity, as set out in its constitution, is the relief of financial hardship among BT employees past and present and their dependants and this is the principle activity.
Grants
Bt Benevolent Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £1,077,964
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- 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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 297). How is this calculated?
Higher than 39% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £1,550,726 | £1,077,964 | £973,438 | £8,439,173 | £7,247,682 | 7 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,219,135 | £982,484 | £881,860 | £7,255,773 | £6,178,079 | 7 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,257,273 | £1,005,243 | £910,492 | £6,583,488 | £5,576,199 | 7 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,193,636 | £808,087 | £717,626 | £6,133,672 | £5,154,653 | 7 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,122,575 | £772,611 | £687,199 | £6,078,492 | £5,047,436 | 7 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bt Benevolent Fund
What does Bt Benevolent Fund do?
The object of the charity, as set out in its constitution, is the relief of financial hardship among BT employees past and present and their dependants and this is the principle activity.
How much income did Bt Benevolent Fund report in 2025?
Bt Benevolent Fund reported total income of £1.55m and reported expenditure of £1.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bt Benevolent Fund?
Bt Benevolent Fund has a program ratio of 62.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 297 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bt Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?
Bt Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 April 1963 as charity number 212565. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Bt Benevolent Fund?
Bt Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bt Benevolent Fund operate?
Bt Benevolent Fund operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Bt Benevolent Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Bt Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212565.
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Other notable Social welfare charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- British Telecom Benevolent Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated