The Bishopthorpe Trust
Providing financial assistance for housing needs, in the form of non-repayable grants or loans at low or no interest; assistance with residential accommodation and the repair and improvement of such accommodation; and helping those who are aged or disabled in the provision of proper care.
Activities & Mission
Providing financial assistance for housing needs, in the form of non-repayable grants or loans at low or no interest; assistance with residential accommodation and the repair and improvement of such accommodation; and helping those who are aged or disabled in the provision of proper care.
Grants
The Bishopthorpe Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £12,600
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- accommodation or housing
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Learn more about premium profiles See a sample profileAreas 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.
Show all 6 areas of operation Hide areas of operation
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 | £15,800 | £12,600 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £15,194 | £20,185 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £14,871 | £11,236 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £15,131 | £39,997 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £14,895 | £23,525 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Bishopthorpe Trust
What does The Bishopthorpe Trust do?
Providing financial assistance for housing needs, in the form of non-repayable grants or loans at low or no interest; assistance with residential accommodation and the repair and improvement of such accommodation; and helping those who are aged or disabled in the provision of proper care.
How much income did The Bishopthorpe Trust report in 2025?
The Bishopthorpe Trust reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £13k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Bishopthorpe Trust registered as a charity?
The Bishopthorpe Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 June 1975 as charity number 504236. It has been registered for 51 years.
Who runs The Bishopthorpe Trust?
The Bishopthorpe Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert Frederick Banks Wivell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Bishopthorpe Trust operate?
The Bishopthorpe Trust operates across 6 areas, including City Of York, East Riding Of Yorkshire, Kingston Upon Hull City and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Bishopthorpe Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Bishopthorpe Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 504236.
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Learn more about premium profiles See a sample profileDetails
Registry Information
Other notable Housing charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated