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National Assistance Fund

The advancement of education by the provision of assistance to any qualifying educational charitable body.The furtherance of any charitable purpose or charitable purposes relating to or connected with Brethren which the directors may from time to time in their absolute discretion select.

Activities & Mission

The advancement of education by the provision of assistance to any qualifying educational charitable body.The furtherance of any charitable purpose or charitable purposes relating to or connected with Brethren which the directors may from time to time in their absolute discretion select.

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
£41,779,366
Latest Expenditure
£35,805,679

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £41,500,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £279,366
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £35,805,679
Raising Funds £0
Governance £22,876
Grants to Institutions £35,782,803
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.

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
2024
£41,779,366
£35,805,679£35,805,679£17,362,677£17,362,6770 / 15
2023
£34,158,186
£34,211,329£34,211,329£11,347,446£11,347,4460 / 15
2022
£33,515,299
£29,748,675£29,748,675£11,218,498£11,218,4980 / 0
2021
£12,500,000
£5,029,404£5,029,404£7,486,909£7,486,9090 / 0
2020
£25,000
£8,6870 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about National Assistance Fund

What does National Assistance Fund do?

The advancement of education by the provision of assistance to any qualifying educational charitable body.The furtherance of any charitable purpose or charitable purposes relating to or connected with Brethren which the directors may from time to time in their absolute discretion select.

How much income did National Assistance Fund report in 2024?

National Assistance Fund reported total income of £41.78m and reported expenditure of £35.81m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was National Assistance Fund registered as a charity?

National Assistance Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 December 2018 as charity number 1181336. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs National Assistance Fund?

National Assistance Fund is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHARLES ERNEST BEDFORD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does National Assistance Fund operate?

National Assistance Fund operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is National Assistance Fund a registered charity?

Yes — National Assistance Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181336.

Details

Address
The Precinct
Posieden Way
Warwick
CV34 6BY
Registration Date
21 December 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5101784
Charity Number
1181336

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Trustees

CHARLES ERNEST BEDFORD Chair
Clive Andrew Pavey
DEAN ANTHONY BOWIE
Mark Ian Hynd
SIMON FRANK RICH

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30 July 2026
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