The Brandon Trust
Notable UK charityAlso known as: The Buttress Trust, The Buttress Trust Ltd
Brandon Trust exists to improve lifestyles, opportunities and deliver greater independence for people with learning disabilities. At heart we are about places to live, life skills, jobs and educational opportunities for individuals
Activities & Mission
Brandon Trust exists to improve lifestyles, opportunities and deliver greater independence for people with learning disabilities. At heart we are about places to live, life skills, jobs and educational opportunities for individuals
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 74% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £77,584,000 | £77,375,000 | £76,434,000 | £18,778,000 | £9,921,000 | 1715 / 260 |
| 2024 | £76,256,000 | £76,787,000 | £75,890,000 | £19,049,000 | £10,003,000 | 2398 / 50 |
| 2023 | £68,476,000 | £73,246,000 | £72,407,000 | £18,224,000 | £18,466,000 | 2523 / 109 |
| 2022 | £63,004,376 | £63,020,950 | £60,428,042 | £22,894,301 | £19,729,909 | 2269 / 97 |
| 2021 | £60,362,715 | £56,571,326 | £55,656,800 | £22,207,268 | £18,723,714 | 2403 / 93 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Brandon Trust
What does The Brandon Trust do?
Brandon Trust exists to improve lifestyles, opportunities and deliver greater independence for people with learning disabilities. At heart we are about places to live, life skills, jobs and educational opportunities for individuals
How much income did The Brandon Trust report in 2025?
The Brandon Trust reported total income of £77.58m and reported expenditure of £77.38m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Brandon Trust?
The Brandon Trust has a program ratio of 98.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 74% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Brandon Trust registered as a charity?
The Brandon Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 May 1989 as charity number 801571. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs The Brandon Trust?
The Brandon Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARK STUPPLES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Brandon Trust operate?
The Brandon Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Brandon Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Brandon Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 801571.
Details
Great Park Road
Almondsbury Business Centre
Bristol
BS32 4QH
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Buttress Trust
- The Buttress Trust Ltd
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated