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King's Arms Trust (bedford)

Also known as: King's Arms

The principal objectives of the trust are the advancement of the Christian Religion in the UK and Overseas; the advancement for the public benefit of religious and other education, and the relief of the aged, poor, sick and disabled.

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Activities & Mission

The principal objectives of the trust are the advancement of the Christian Religion in the UK and Overseas; the advancement for the public benefit of religious and other education, and the relief of the aged, poor, sick and disabled.

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
£2,074,101
Latest Expenditure
£2,164,095

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 79.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 21.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,376,477
Charitable Activities £94,108
Other Trading £599,614
Investments £3,902
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,711,263
Raising Funds £452,832
Governance £18,113
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£2,074,101
£2,164,095£1,711,263£2,702,649£367,11663 / 450
2023
£2,019,661
£1,965,683£1,542,587£2,792,643£415,26864 / 443
2022
£1,718,476
£1,645,196£1,298,834£2,738,665£405,27964 / 380
2021
£1,585,646
£1,512,636£1,259,469£2,916,066£499,35458 / 350
2020
£1,656,046
£1,550,634£1,300,339£2,843,056£480,27568 / 300

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about King's Arms Trust (bedford)

What does King's Arms Trust (bedford) do?

The principal objectives of the trust are the advancement of the Christian Religion in the UK and Overseas; the advancement for the public benefit of religious and other education, and the relief of the aged, poor, sick and disabled.

How much income did King's Arms Trust (bedford) report in 2024?

King's Arms Trust (bedford) reported total income of £2.07m and reported expenditure of £2.16m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is King's Arms Trust (bedford)?

King's Arms Trust (bedford) has a program ratio of 82.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was King's Arms Trust (bedford) registered as a charity?

King's Arms Trust (bedford) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 October 2006 as charity number 1116359. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs King's Arms Trust (bedford)?

King's Arms Trust (bedford) is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Roydon Loveley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does King's Arms Trust (bedford) operate?

King's Arms Trust (bedford) operates across 3 areas: Bedford, Buckinghamshire and Central Bedfordshire.

Is King's Arms Trust (bedford) a registered charity?

Yes — King's Arms Trust (bedford) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1116359.

Details

Address
King's Arms Trust
King's House
245 Ampthill Road
Bedford
MK42 9AZ
Registration Date
11 October 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4026092
Charity Number
1116359

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Trustees

Nicola Louise Marfleet
Also governs 1 other charity
Peter Humphrey
Philip Alan Varley
Rotimi Odeniran
Ruth Elizabeth Barnett
Sandra Kamchira-Mangwiza
SIMON GEOFFREY HOLLEY B ENG

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • King's Arms

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