Northern Brethren's Fund

THE FUND PROVIDES LONG TERM ASSISTANCE TO RETIRED CLERGY TO HELP WITH THEIR UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE

Activities & Mission

THE FUND PROVIDES LONG TERM ASSISTANCE TO RETIRED CLERGY TO HELP WITH THEIR UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE

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.

Local Authority

Durham Northumberland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£308,215

Latest Expenditure

£15,662

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 2% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 0.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 2% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 89% of UK Heritage 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 £40,963

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £91,289

Other Income £407,639

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £0

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £1,478

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£308,215	£15,662				0 / 1
2024	£539,891	£1,478	£0	£3,756,212	£3,756,212	0 / 1
2023	£829,363	£128,778	£128,778	£3,217,799	£3,217,799	0 / 6
2022	£98,806	£184,765				0 / 1
2021	£206,485	£238,716				0 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Northern Brethren's Fund

What does Northern Brethren's Fund do?

THE FUND PROVIDES LONG TERM ASSISTANCE TO RETIRED CLERGY TO HELP WITH THEIR UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE

How much income did Northern Brethren's Fund report in 2025?

Northern Brethren's Fund reported total income of £308k and reported expenditure of £16k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Northern Brethren's Fund?

Northern Brethren's Fund has a program ratio of 0.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Northern Brethren's Fund registered as a charity?

Northern Brethren's Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 April 1968 as charity number 254672. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs Northern Brethren's Fund?

Northern Brethren's Fund is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Northern Brethren's Fund operate?

Northern Brethren's Fund operates across 2 areas: Durham and Northumberland.

Is Northern Brethren's Fund a registered charity?

Yes — Northern Brethren's Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 254672.