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.
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 80% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 | £1,843,440 | £1,290,970 | £1,254,149 | £12,917,866 | £8,391,715 | 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 2024?
The Barristers' Benevolent Association reported total income of £594k and reported expenditure of £673k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Barristers' Benevolent Association?
The Barristers' Benevolent Association has a program ratio of 105.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 14 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.
Details
14 Gray's Inn Square
LONDON
WC1R 5JP
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