Tbf Trust
Also known as: The Barnabas Fund, The in Contact Trust
The charity seeks to maintain, advance and promote the Christian faith, and to relieve poverty and suffering, particularly of Christians suffering discrimination and persecution because of their faith. Grants are made to enable local project partners to support persecuted Christians in their areas. Assistance is also given to connected charities in circumstances that fall under these objects.
Activities & Mission
The charity seeks to maintain, advance and promote the Christian faith, and to relieve poverty and suffering, particularly of Christians suffering discrimination and persecution because of their faith. Grants are made to enable local project partners to support persecuted Christians in their areas. Assistance is also given to connected charities in circumstances that fall under these objects.
Grants
Tbf Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £172,553
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, religious activities and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity
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
Higher than 14% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 297). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £1,016,859 | £746,429 | £608,975 | £10,211,061 | £120,437 | 8 / 1 |
| 2024 | £9,320,067 | £39,215 | £32,683 | £10,105,193 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £30,169 | £11,813 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Tbf Trust
What does Tbf Trust do?
The charity seeks to maintain, advance and promote the Christian faith, and to relieve poverty and suffering, particularly of Christians suffering discrimination and persecution because of their faith. Grants are made to enable local project partners to support persecuted Christians in their areas. Assistance is also given to connected charities in circumstances that fall under these objects.
How much income did Tbf Trust report in 2025?
Tbf Trust reported total income of £1.02m and reported expenditure of £746k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Tbf Trust?
Tbf Trust has a program ratio of 59.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 297 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Tbf Trust registered as a charity?
Tbf Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 June 1975 as charity number 271602. It has been registered for 51 years.
Who runs Tbf Trust?
Tbf Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Tbf Trust operate?
Tbf Trust operates across 8 areas, including Bangladesh, Chad, Egypt and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Tbf Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Tbf Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 271602.
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Registry Information
Other notable Social welfare charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Barnabas Fund
- The in Contact Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated