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The Banister Charitable Trust

Also known as: The Bannister Charitable Trust

To promote the conservation, protection & improvement of the physical & natural environment in the UK and to further such other purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales in such manner as the Trustees think fit. Trust is open to applications. Please submit your application to https://funding.ludlowtrust.com

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Activities & Mission

To promote the conservation, protection & improvement of the physical & natural environment in the UK and to further such other purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales in such manner as the Trustees think fit. Trust is open to applications. Please submit your application to https://funding.ludlowtrust.com

Grants

The Banister Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2024)
£701,300
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes and the environment, conservation, or heritage

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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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
£214,117
Latest Expenditure
£62,648

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 43.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £86,366
Other Income £1,561,364

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £715,012
Raising Funds £0
Governance £2,100
Grants to Institutions £701,300
Other Expenditure £0

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£214,117
£62,6480 / 0
2024
£1,647,730
£715,012£715,012£45,790£00 / 0
2023
£4,492,955
£3,483,600£3,474,626£674,436£00 / 0
2022
£159,495
£6,212,1030 / 0
2021
£493,435
£715,0300 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Banister Charitable Trust

What does The Banister Charitable Trust do?

To promote the conservation, protection & improvement of the physical & natural environment in the UK and to further such other purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales in such manner as the Trustees think fit. Trust is open to applications. Please submit your application to https://funding.ludlowtrust.com

How much income did The Banister Charitable Trust report in 2025?

The Banister Charitable Trust reported total income of £214k and reported expenditure of £63k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Banister Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Banister Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 February 2004 as charity number 1102320. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs The Banister Charitable Trust?

The Banister Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Banister Charitable Trust operate?

The Banister Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Banister Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Banister Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102320.

Details

Address
Ludlow Trust Co Ltd
Tower Wharf
Cheese Lane
BRISTOL
BS2 0JJ
Registration Date
25 February 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3993618
Charity Number
1102320

Trustees

CHRISTOPHER E BANISTER
HUW BANISTER
LUDLOW TRUST COMPANY LTD

Also Known As

  • The Bannister Charitable Trust

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19 October 2026
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