The Brenley Trust
The trust's objectives are to support independent charities and individuals in relation to the reduction of poverty and hardship, and the improvement of education. Grants will mainly be administered in the United Kingdom and Southern Africa.
Activities & Mission
The trust's objectives are to support independent charities and individuals in relation to the reduction of poverty and hardship, and the improvement of education. Grants will mainly be administered in the United Kingdom and Southern Africa.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,718,140 | £673,172 | £638,012 | £12,151,359 | £12,151,359 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £17,147 | £418,749 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £14,953 | £1,391,811 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £76,401 | £759,193 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £92,915 | £596,318 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Brenley Trust
What does The Brenley Trust do?
The trust's objectives are to support independent charities and individuals in relation to the reduction of poverty and hardship, and the improvement of education. Grants will mainly be administered in the United Kingdom and Southern Africa.
How much income did The Brenley Trust report in 2025?
The Brenley Trust reported total income of £1.72m and reported expenditure of £673k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Brenley Trust?
The Brenley Trust has a program ratio of 37.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Brenley Trust registered as a charity?
The Brenley Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 March 2013 as charity number 1151128. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs The Brenley Trust?
The Brenley Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR PATRICK RILEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Brenley Trust operate?
The Brenley Trust operates across 2 areas: South Africa and Surrey.
Is The Brenley Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Brenley Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151128.
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Oxshott
Leatherhead
KT22 0UL
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