The Baker's Benevolent Society
Also known as: The Bbs
Provides Welfare and Care to the retired members, and their dependants, of the Baking Industry and its Allied Trades through provision of Sheltered Housing, Domiciliary Care and charitable grants and pensions.
Activities & Mission
Provides Welfare and Care to the retired members, and their dependants, of the Baking Industry and its Allied Trades through provision of Sheltered Housing, Domiciliary Care and charitable grants and pensions.
Grants
The Baker's Benevolent Society makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £687,930
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and accommodation or housing
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 Efficiency
Higher than 35% of UK Social care charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 81). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Social care charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% of UK Social care charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £809,933 | £687,930 | £687,930 | £1,899,299 | £0 | 13 / 0 |
| 2024 | £912,190 | £628,219 | £628,219 | £1,777,296 | £0 | 13 / 1 |
| 2023 | £653,880 | £589,366 | £589,366 | £1,493,325 | £0 | 13 / 0 |
| 2022 | £587,351 | £551,208 | £551,208 | £1,428,811 | £0 | 14 / 0 |
| 2021 | £599,573 | £597,097 | £597,097 | £1,392,668 | £0 | 13 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Baker's Benevolent Society
What does The Baker's Benevolent Society do?
Provides Welfare and Care to the retired members, and their dependants, of the Baking Industry and its Allied Trades through provision of Sheltered Housing, Domiciliary Care and charitable grants and pensions.
How much income did The Baker's Benevolent Society report in 2025?
The Baker's Benevolent Society reported total income of £810k and reported expenditure of £688k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Baker's Benevolent Society?
The Baker's Benevolent Society has a program ratio of 84.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Social care charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 81 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Baker's Benevolent Society registered as a charity?
The Baker's Benevolent Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 October 1965 as charity number 211307. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs The Baker's Benevolent Society?
The Baker's Benevolent Society is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER TOMKINS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Baker's Benevolent Society operate?
The Baker's Benevolent Society operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Baker's Benevolent Society a registered charity?
Yes — The Baker's Benevolent Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 211307.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Bbs
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated