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The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement

Also known as: The Lord Belstead Charitable Settlement

The Trustees make donations to registered charities for work in Suffolk and, in exceptional circumstances, for work in Norfolk and Essex. They never make donations to local charities for work outside those three counties. The Trustees sometimes support the work of national charities for national purposes. They support capital projects and may consider applications for help with running expenses.

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Activities & Mission

The Trustees make donations to registered charities for work in Suffolk and, in exceptional circumstances, for work in Norfolk and Essex. They never make donations to local charities for work outside those three counties. The Trustees sometimes support the work of national charities for national purposes. They support capital projects and may consider applications for help with running expenses.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,439,760
Latest Expenditure
£817,597

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 32.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 13.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,727,605
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £712,155
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £781,951
Raising Funds £35,646
Governance £70,601
Grants to Institutions £711,350
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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2023 — Ganzoni Charitable Trust (organisation 263583)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,439,760
£817,597£781,951£28,159,492£28,159,4920 / 0
2024
£9,162,467
£915,525£748,101£27,071,968£27,071,9680 / 0
2023
£324,270
£721,4470 / 0
2022
£327,522
£964,0250 / 0
2021
£348,007
£567,4670 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement

What does The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement do?

The Trustees make donations to registered charities for work in Suffolk and, in exceptional circumstances, for work in Norfolk and Essex. They never make donations to local charities for work outside those three counties. The Trustees sometimes support the work of national charities for national purposes. They support capital projects and may consider applications for help with running expenses.

How much income did The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement report in 2025?

The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement reported total income of £2.44m and reported expenditure of £818k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement registered as a charity?

The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 1996 as charity number 1053321. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement?

The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement 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 Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement operate?

The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement operates across 2 areas: Norfolk and Suffolk.

Is The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement a registered charity?

Yes — The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1053321.

Details

Address
Birketts Llp
Providence HOUSE
141-145 Princes Street
IPSWICH
IP1 1QJ
Registration Date
27 February 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1053321
Charity Number
1053321

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Trustees

HON CHARLES RICHARD BOSCAWEN
Also governs 1 other charity
JOHN CHARLES PICKERING
Louise Long

Also Known As

  • The Lord Belstead Charitable Settlement

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