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The Bluston Charitable Settlement

Also known as: The Jack Bluston Charitable Settlement

To direct the income towards such charitable institutions as the Trustees see fit

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Activities & Mission

To direct the income towards such charitable institutions as the Trustees see fit

Grants

The Bluston Charitable Settlement is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£756,976
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes

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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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£900,479
Latest Expenditure
£799,557

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £900,479
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £798,142
Raising Funds £1,415
Governance £41,166
Grants to Institutions £756,976
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£900,479
£799,557£798,142£30,659,219£30,659,2190 / 0
2024
£900,816
£410,806£410,325£29,071,999£29,071,9990 / 0
2023
£647,229
£614,941£614,941£29,639,489£29,639,4860 / 0
2022
£528,931
£496,667£496,667£26,274,060£26,274,0600 / 0
2021
£235,139
£329,9160 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Bluston Charitable Settlement

What does The Bluston Charitable Settlement do?

To direct the income towards such charitable institutions as the Trustees see fit

How much income did The Bluston Charitable Settlement report in 2025?

The Bluston Charitable Settlement reported total income of £900k and reported expenditure of £800k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Bluston Charitable Settlement registered as a charity?

The Bluston Charitable Settlement was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 September 1968 as charity number 256691. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs The Bluston Charitable Settlement?

The Bluston Charitable Settlement is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Bluston Charitable Settlement operate?

The Bluston Charitable Settlement operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Bluston Charitable Settlement a registered charity?

Yes — The Bluston Charitable Settlement is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 256691.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
12 September 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
256691
Charity Number
256691

Also Known As

  • The Jack Bluston Charitable Settlement

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9 November 2026
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