Sir Alec Black's Charity
The charity provides bed linen to charitable organisations throughout the UK caring for the sick and infirm for use on in-patient beds and provides assistance to sick poor persons resident in the Borough of Grimsby, particularly those associated with the fishing industry.
Activities & Mission
The charity provides bed linen to charitable organisations throughout the UK caring for the sick and infirm for use on in-patient beds and provides assistance to sick poor persons resident in the Borough of Grimsby, particularly those associated with the fishing industry.
Grants
Sir Alec Black's Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £98,735
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £87,928 | £98,735 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £92,697 | £177,566 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £88,602 | £136,962 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £89,190 | £126,494 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £96,603 | £119,504 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Sir Alec Black's Charity
What does Sir Alec Black's Charity do?
The charity provides bed linen to charitable organisations throughout the UK caring for the sick and infirm for use on in-patient beds and provides assistance to sick poor persons resident in the Borough of Grimsby, particularly those associated with the fishing industry.
How much income did Sir Alec Black's Charity report in 2025?
Sir Alec Black's Charity reported total income of £88k and reported expenditure of £99k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Sir Alec Black's Charity registered as a charity?
Sir Alec Black's Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 December 1963 as charity number 220295. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Sir Alec Black's Charity?
Sir Alec Black's Charity is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN NICHOLAS HARRISON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sir Alec Black's Charity operate?
Sir Alec Black's Charity operates across 3 areas: Isle Of Man, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Is Sir Alec Black's Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Sir Alec Black's Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 220295.
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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