The Brelms Trust CIO
The Charitable Incorporated Organisation offers grants to a wide variety of charities working in the local community. Funding is given exclusively to charities based in Yorkshire and directly benefitting only Yorkshire communities. Priority is given to charities working at the heart of communities to tackle disadvantage and to provide sustainable benefit to the community.
Activities & Mission
The Charitable Incorporated Organisation offers grants to a wide variety of charities working in the local community. Funding is given exclusively to charities based in Yorkshire and directly benefitting only Yorkshire communities. Priority is given to charities working at the heart of communities to tackle disadvantage and to provide sustainable benefit to the community.
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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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 11% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2014 — The Brelms Trust (organisation 4036374)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,295,584 | £656,726 | £640,403 | £3,126,199 | £257,464 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £467,141 | £425,219 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £527,071 | £545,292 | £527,634 | £2,194,500 | £411,432 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £524,962 | £416,837 | £398,429 | £2,629,565 | £411,995 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £527,645 | £475,402 | £458,919 | £2,414,902 | £285,462 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Brelms Trust CIO
What does The Brelms Trust CIO do?
The Charitable Incorporated Organisation offers grants to a wide variety of charities working in the local community. Funding is given exclusively to charities based in Yorkshire and directly benefitting only Yorkshire communities. Priority is given to charities working at the heart of communities to tackle disadvantage and to provide sustainable benefit to the community.
How much income did The Brelms Trust CIO report in 2024?
The Brelms Trust CIO reported total income of £1.30m and reported expenditure of £657k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Brelms Trust CIO?
The Brelms Trust CIO has a program ratio of 49.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Brelms Trust CIO registered as a charity?
The Brelms Trust CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 August 2013 as charity number 1153372. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs The Brelms Trust CIO?
The Brelms Trust CIO is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARY HELEN CORNISH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Brelms Trust CIO operate?
The Brelms Trust CIO operates across 10 areas, including Barnsley, Bradford City, Calderdale and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Brelms Trust CIO a registered charity?
Yes — The Brelms Trust CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153372.
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