The Beit Trust
The Trustees' objectives are to provide assistance in the fields of education, health, welfare and the environment strictly within the beneficial area. Individual grants do not normally exceed GBP50,000 and assistance in the field of education is normally restricted to secondary and tertiary education.
Activities & Mission
The Trustees' objectives are to provide assistance in the fields of education, health, welfare and the environment strictly within the beneficial area. Individual grants do not normally exceed GBP50,000 and assistance in the field of education is normally restricted to secondary and tertiary education.
Grants
The Beit Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £2,954,914
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, accommodation or housing, arts, culture, heritage, or science, animals, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
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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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
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 | £3,204,177 | £4,469,536 | £3,801,443 | £137,596,413 | £137,732,149 | 6 / 20 |
| 2024 | £2,794,328 | £3,667,344 | £3,273,365 | £130,732,149 | £130,732,149 | 6 / 21 |
| 2023 | £3,018,821 | £3,932,692 | £3,650,411 | £117,241,694 | £117,241,694 | 6 / 21 |
| 2022 | £2,596,926 | £3,042,148 | £2,755,239 | £112,655,028 | £112,655,028 | 6 / 20 |
| 2021 | £2,447,806 | £3,061,983 | £2,775,130 | £121,493,694 | £125,273,484 | 6 / 16 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Beit Trust
What does The Beit Trust do?
The Trustees' objectives are to provide assistance in the fields of education, health, welfare and the environment strictly within the beneficial area. Individual grants do not normally exceed GBP50,000 and assistance in the field of education is normally restricted to secondary and tertiary education.
How much income did The Beit Trust report in 2025?
The Beit Trust reported total income of £3.20m and reported expenditure of £4.47m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Beit Trust registered as a charity?
The Beit Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 July 1964 as charity number 232478. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Beit Trust?
The Beit Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALEX DUNCAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Beit Trust operate?
The Beit Trust operates across 3 areas: Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Is The Beit Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Beit Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 232478.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated