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
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
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 9% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,647,730 | £715,012 | £715,012 | £45,790 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £4,492,955 | £3,483,600 | £3,474,626 | £674,436 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £159,495 | £6,212,103 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £493,435 | £715,030 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £1,762,151 | £1,710,000 | £1,621,356 | £9,750,477 | £0 | 0 / 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 2024?
The Banister Charitable Trust reported total income of £1.65m and reported expenditure of £715k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Banister Charitable Trust?
The Banister Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 43.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
Tower Wharf
Cheese Lane
BRISTOL
BS2 0JJ
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated