The Barristers' Benevolent Association
General purposes. Make grants and loans to individuals; provide finance, services and information.
Activities & Mission
General purposes. Make grants and loans to individuals; provide finance, services and information.
Grants
The Barristers' Benevolent Association is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £497,552
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
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
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £559,278 | £497,552 | £458,486 | £14,171,911 | £10,055,863 | 2 / 0 |
| 2024 | £593,803 | £672,549 | £628,910 | £13,561,858 | £9,345,763 | 2 / 0 |
| 2023 | £808,097 | £540,450 | £499,694 | £13,328,799 | £9,249,042 | 2 / 0 |
| 2022 | £986,246 | £702,114 | £661,632 | £12,562,507 | £7,848,694 | 2 / 0 |
| 2021 | £669,024 | £975,072 | £934,941 | £13,426,452 | £9,406,019 | 2 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Barristers' Benevolent Association
What does The Barristers' Benevolent Association do?
General purposes. Make grants and loans to individuals; provide finance, services and information.
How much income did The Barristers' Benevolent Association report in 2025?
The Barristers' Benevolent Association reported total income of £559k and reported expenditure of £498k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Barristers' Benevolent Association registered as a charity?
The Barristers' Benevolent Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 November 2004 as charity number 1106768. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs The Barristers' Benevolent Association?
The Barristers' Benevolent Association is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Terence Rennie Mowschenson KC. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Barristers' Benevolent Association operate?
The Barristers' Benevolent Association operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Barristers' Benevolent Association a registered charity?
Yes — The Barristers' Benevolent Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1106768.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated