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Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund

Provide assistance to members and ex-members of the profession of Chemical Engineering, and their immediate dependents, who, in the opinion of the Trustees, are either in necessitous or straightened circumstances, whether temporarily or otherwise of financial assistance, owing to age, illness, accident, or mental or bodily infirmity.

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Activities & Mission

Provide assistance to members and ex-members of the profession of Chemical Engineering, and their immediate dependents, who, in the opinion of the Trustees, are either in necessitous or straightened circumstances, whether temporarily or otherwise of financial assistance, owing to age, illness, accident, or mental or bodily infirmity.

Grants

Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£207,060
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes 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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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
£81,738
Latest Expenditure
£207,060

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 253.3%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£81,738
£207,0600 / 6
2024
£72,674
£183,8660 / 0
2023
£61,741
£115,6170 / 0
2022
£68,155
£65,0400 / 0
2021
£134,650
£85,4680 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund

What does Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund do?

Provide assistance to members and ex-members of the profession of Chemical Engineering, and their immediate dependents, who, in the opinion of the Trustees, are either in necessitous or straightened circumstances, whether temporarily or otherwise of financial assistance, owing to age, illness, accident, or mental or bodily infirmity.

How much income did Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund report in 2025?

Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund reported total income of £82k and reported expenditure of £207k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?

Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 1964 as charity number 221601. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund?

Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund operate?

Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund operates across 5 areas, including Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund a registered charity?

Yes — Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 221601.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
9 January 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
221601
Charity Number
221601

Trustees

Dr John Stewart May
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Patricia Mary Melton FIChemE
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Rachel Cooke FIChemE
Professor Geoffrey Colin Maitland CBE FREng
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Stephen Michael Richardson
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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