The Bradley Trust

Provide village hall for use of residents of Bradley parish at subsidised rates for leisure and educational purposes. Gives grants to organisations in Bradley and some individual educational grants. All grants strictly limited to residents of Bradley parish.

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Activities & Mission

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

Staffordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£538,134

Latest Expenditure

£48,298

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 8.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 6% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 30% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 13.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 19% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £500,000

Charitable Activities £29,412

Other Trading £0

Investments £7,069

Other Income £1,653

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £44,753

Raising Funds £3,545

Governance £3,000

Grants to Institutions £9,750

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 2024.

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£538,134	£48,298	£44,753	£2,268,151	£2,268,151	0 / 0
2023	£64,519	£39,234				0 / 0
2022	£40,377	£61,650				0 / 0
2021	£45,928	£42,019				0 / 0
2020	£52,358	£35,149				0 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Bradley Trust

What does The Bradley Trust do?

How much income did The Bradley Trust report in 2024?

The Bradley Trust reported total income of £538k and reported expenditure of £48k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Bradley Trust?

The Bradley Trust has a program ratio of 8.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Bradley Trust registered as a charity?

The Bradley Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 July 1963 as charity number 528448. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The Bradley Trust?

The Bradley Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ann Gough. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Bradley Trust operate?

The Bradley Trust operates in Staffordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Bradley Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Bradley Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 528448.