duchy of lancaster benevolent fund

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, and other charities or voluntary bodies. Duchy Of Lancaster Benevolent Fund is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

To support charitable causes in the County Palatine of Lancaster, in the administrative counties of Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside, and elsewhere in the country where the Duchy of Lancaster has historical links.

Fundraising

See where Duchy Of Lancaster Benevolent Fund is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,393,338

Latest Expenditure

£1,602,757

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 95.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 6.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,493,338

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,530,412

Raising Funds £72,345

Governance £33,263

Grants to Institutions £1,496,749

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,393,338	£1,602,757	£1,530,412	£18,993,556	£16,068	0 / 0
2023	£938,089	£1,058,816	£988,144	£17,983,613	£2,987	0 / 0
2022	£510,882	£620,122	£620,122	£18,405,030	£26,214	0 / 0
2021	£361,714	£1,116,733				0 / 0
2020	£477,900	£560,590				0 / 0