The Brocklebank Charitable Trust
Also known as: The Abell Trust
The principal object of the Trust is to make grants or loans to registered charities and to individuals as the Trustees think fit.
Activities & Mission
The principal object of the Trust is to make grants or loans to registered charities and to individuals as the Trustees think fit.
Grants
The Brocklebank Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2024)
- £25,014
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 29% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 31). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £23,102 | £33,903 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £25,472 | £48,089 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £1,022,788 | £38,347 | £30,692 | £2,742,799 | £2,742,799 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £29,502 | £33,941 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £15,763 | £31,776 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Brocklebank Charitable Trust
What does The Brocklebank Charitable Trust do?
The principal object of the Trust is to make grants or loans to registered charities and to individuals as the Trustees think fit.
How much income did The Brocklebank Charitable Trust report in 2026?
The Brocklebank Charitable Trust reported total income of £23k and reported expenditure of £34k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Brocklebank Charitable Trust?
The Brocklebank Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 3.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 31 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Brocklebank Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Brocklebank Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 August 1964 as charity number 235409. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Brocklebank Charitable Trust?
The Brocklebank Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Brocklebank Charitable Trust operate?
The Brocklebank Charitable Trust operates across 4 areas: Greece, Scotland, Tanzania and England And Wales.
Is The Brocklebank Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Brocklebank Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 235409.
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Other notable Charitable activities charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Abell Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated