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.

Local Authority

North Somerset Bath And North East Somerset South Gloucestershire Bristol City

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£393,617	£852,893				0 / 0
2023	£436,609	£743,046				0 / 0
2022	£542,393	£688,901	£591,442	£14,841,686	£1,072,030	5 / 0
2021	£636,866	£619,545	£551,511	£16,057,498	£494,364	6 / 0
2020	£463,711	£613,538				0 / 0