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the bristol benevolent institution

The charity supports elderly people. The Bristol Benevolent Institution is a registered charity whose purpose is the prevention or relief of poverty. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Bristol and operates in North Somerset, Bath And North East Somerset, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

To provide support to those less fortunate than many in the Bristol area by provision of grants and interest free loans, as well as contact and advice through regular visitation.

Fundraising

See where The Bristol Benevolent Institution is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£393,617
Latest Expenditure
£852,893

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 109.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 85.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 16.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £542,393
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £591,442
Raising Funds £97,459
Governance £16,612
Grants to Institutions £10,000
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£393,617£852,8930 / 0
2023£436,609£743,0460 / 0
2022£542,393£688,901£591,442£14,841,686£1,072,0305 / 0
2021£636,866£619,545£551,511£16,057,498£494,3646 / 0
2020£463,711£613,5380 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers