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Social Workers Benevolent Trust

Helps social workers who are experiencing financial difficulties because of sickness, bereavement, family difficulties, increasing frailty or sudden catastrophe.

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Activities & Mission

Helps social workers who are experiencing financial difficulties because of sickness, bereavement, family difficulties, increasing frailty or sudden catastrophe.

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
£96,055
Latest Expenditure
£101,046

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 105.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 105.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£96,055
£101,0460 / 11
2024
£111,100
£88,5830 / 12
2023
£153,771
£113,6270 / 0
2022
£160,313
£120,2430 / 0
2021
£117,594
£85,8450 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Social Workers Benevolent Trust

What does Social Workers Benevolent Trust do?

Helps social workers who are experiencing financial difficulties because of sickness, bereavement, family difficulties, increasing frailty or sudden catastrophe.

How much income did Social Workers Benevolent Trust report in 2025?

Social Workers Benevolent Trust reported total income of £96k and reported expenditure of £101k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Social Workers Benevolent Trust registered as a charity?

Social Workers Benevolent Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 September 1971 as charity number 262889. It has been registered for 55 years.

Who runs Social Workers Benevolent Trust?

Social Workers Benevolent Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Priscilla Kurewa. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Social Workers Benevolent Trust operate?

Social Workers Benevolent Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Social Workers Benevolent Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Social Workers Benevolent Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 262889.

Details

Address
SWBT
Wellesley House
37 Waterloo Street
BIRMINGHAM
B2 5PP
Registration Date
3 September 1971
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
262889
Charity Number
262889

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Trustees

Priscilla Kurewa Chair
Chris MacDonald
Denise Anne Ware
Helen Susanne Smith
Kay Suzanne Waters
Mama Addo-Yobo
Rashid Kayiira
Robert Pook
Tina Philp

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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