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The Bourne May Charitable Trust

The Trustees convene annually to discuss donations for the forthcoming year. The Trustees tend to support the same charities each year, with individual donations typically not exceeding - ?500. The Preferred types of beneficiary are organisations dealing with a variety of medical research, as well as military, animal welfare and certain environmental charities.

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Activities & Mission

The Trustees convene annually to discuss donations for the forthcoming year. The Trustees tend to support the same charities each year, with individual donations typically not exceeding - ?500. The Preferred types of beneficiary are organisations dealing with a variety of medical research, as well as military, animal welfare and certain environmental charities.

Grants

The Bourne May Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£14,277
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science, animals, the environment, conservation, or heritage and armed forces or emergency service efficiency

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
£11,879
Latest Expenditure
£14,277

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 120.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£11,879
£14,2770 / 0
2024
£11,414
£12,4130 / 0
2023
£11,210
£13,1470 / 0
2022
£11,179
£11,5100 / 0
2021
£10,467
£10,9360 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Bourne May Charitable Trust

What does The Bourne May Charitable Trust do?

The Trustees convene annually to discuss donations for the forthcoming year. The Trustees tend to support the same charities each year, with individual donations typically not exceeding - ?500. The Preferred types of beneficiary are organisations dealing with a variety of medical research, as well as military, animal welfare and certain environmental charities.

How much income did The Bourne May Charitable Trust report in 2025?

The Bourne May Charitable Trust reported total income of £12k and reported expenditure of £14k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Bourne May Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Bourne May Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 February 1983 as charity number 286195. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs The Bourne May Charitable Trust?

The Bourne May Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Bourne May Charitable Trust operate?

The Bourne May Charitable Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Bourne May Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Bourne May Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 286195.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
1 February 1983
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
286195
Charity Number
286195

Trustees

JONATHAN JAMES SEABURNE BOURNE-MAY
Karen Elizabeth Bourne-May

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