St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust
Also known as: St Etheldreda's Home, St Etheldreda's Bedford Trust
The income from the Trust is applied for the purpose of advancing the work of deaconesses and female deacons within the Diocese of St Albans under the guidance of the Lord Bishop of that Diocese.
Activities & Mission
The income from the Trust is applied for the purpose of advancing the work of deaconesses and female deacons within the Diocese of St Albans under the guidance of the Lord Bishop of that Diocese.
Grants
St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £35,394
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- religious activities
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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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 | £33,712 | £35,394 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £31,836 | £31,256 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £30,363 | £32,360 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £51,843 | £37,185 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £30,460 | £42,027 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust
What does St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust do?
The income from the Trust is applied for the purpose of advancing the work of deaconesses and female deacons within the Diocese of St Albans under the guidance of the Lord Bishop of that Diocese.
How much income did St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust report in 2025?
St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust reported total income of £34k and reported expenditure of £35k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust registered as a charity?
St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 April 1964 as charity number 232849. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust?
St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rt Revd Richard William Bryant Atkinson OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust operate?
St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust operates across 5 areas, including Barnet, Bedford, Buckinghamshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust a registered charity?
Yes — St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 232849.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
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Also governs 2 other charities
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- St Etheldreda's Home
- St Etheldreda's Bedford Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated