The Ben Kinsella Trust

Promote knife-crime awareness and the major threat the problem poses. To educate children of all ages of the consequences of knife crime.

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Activities & Mission

Promote knife-crime awareness and the major threat the problem poses. To educate children of all ages of the consequences of knife crime.

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

Nottinghamshire

Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£595,571

Latest Expenditure

£470,073

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 75.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 95.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 5.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £431,090

Charitable Activities £160,659

Other Trading £0

Investments £3,822

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £448,897

Raising Funds £21,176

Governance £5,256

Grants to Institutions £0

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£595,571	£470,073	£448,897	£567,399	£383,065	8 / 20
2024	£397,573	£330,911				0 / 21
2023	£488,960	£456,206				0 / 5
2021	£311,829	£261,908				0 / 2
2020	£337,474	£227,506				0 / 3

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Frequently asked questions about The Ben Kinsella Trust

What does The Ben Kinsella Trust do?

Promote knife-crime awareness and the major threat the problem poses. To educate children of all ages of the consequences of knife crime.

How much income did The Ben Kinsella Trust report in 2025?

The Ben Kinsella Trust reported total income of £596k and reported expenditure of £470k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Ben Kinsella Trust registered as a charity?

The Ben Kinsella Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 November 2008 as charity number 1126612. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Ben Kinsella Trust?

The Ben Kinsella Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is GEORGE KINSELLA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Ben Kinsella Trust operate?

The Ben Kinsella Trust operates across 2 areas: Nottinghamshire and London.

Is The Ben Kinsella Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Ben Kinsella Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126612.