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Frank Brake Charitable Trust

The charity invites applications from the Frank Brake Family for funding of worthy registered charities each year with a particular emphasis on local charities where the family knows the charity's representative. The applications are reviewed against these criteria and if approved, the funds are released.

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Activities & Mission

The charity invites applications from the Frank Brake Family for funding of worthy registered charities each year with a particular emphasis on local charities where the family knows the charity's representative. The applications are reviewed against these criteria and if approved, the funds are released.

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
£823,265
Latest Expenditure
£1,545,612

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 179.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 97% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £823,265
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,478,185
Raising Funds £67,427
Governance £25,685
Grants to Institutions £1,452,500
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£823,265
£1,545,612£1,478,185£39,859,745£223,6260 / 0
2024
£650,590
£995,022£924,788£40,479,162£45,8560 / 0
2023
£473,185
£878,5340 / 0
2022
£639,950
£981,802£912,594£33,260,938£34,1710 / 0
2021
£196,229
£767,9600 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Frank Brake Charitable Trust

What does Frank Brake Charitable Trust do?

The charity invites applications from the Frank Brake Family for funding of worthy registered charities each year with a particular emphasis on local charities where the family knows the charity's representative. The applications are reviewed against these criteria and if approved, the funds are released.

How much income did Frank Brake Charitable Trust report in 2025?

Frank Brake Charitable Trust reported total income of £823k and reported expenditure of £1.55m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Frank Brake Charitable Trust?

Frank Brake Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 179.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Frank Brake Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Frank Brake Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 June 1993 as charity number 1023245. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Frank Brake Charitable Trust?

Frank Brake Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEPHANIE JANE SENIOR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Frank Brake Charitable Trust operate?

Frank Brake Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Frank Brake Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Frank Brake Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1023245.

Details

Address
BRACHERS
2 COUNTY GATE
STACEYS STREET
MAIDSTONE
ME14 1ST
Registration Date
28 June 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1023245
Charity Number
1023245

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Trustees

STEPHANIE JANE SENIOR Chair
MICHAEL JOHN TRIGG
Also governs 2 other charities
MICHELLE LOUISE LEVERIDGE
PHILIP RICHES WILSON
Also governs 1 other charity
RICHARD MICHAEL BRAKE

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