Activities & Mission
Grant making
Grants
The Biddestone Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £140,081
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- religious activities
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
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 | £127,438 | £140,081 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £115,436 | £140,851 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £110,032 | £241,438 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £92,100 | £183,526 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £90,952 | £70,771 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Biddestone Trust
What does The Biddestone Trust do?
Grant making
How much income did The Biddestone Trust report in 2025?
The Biddestone Trust reported total income of £127k and reported expenditure of £140k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Biddestone Trust registered as a charity?
The Biddestone Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 June 1974 as charity number 267587. It has been registered for 52 years.
Who runs The Biddestone Trust?
The Biddestone Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Biddestone Trust operate?
The Biddestone Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Biddestone Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Biddestone Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 267587.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Biddestone Charitable Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated