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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.

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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.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£25,472
Latest Expenditure
£48,089

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 3.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 30% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 33). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 80.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 24% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 20.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 24% 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

Donations & Legacies £1,000,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £22,788
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £30,692
Raising Funds £7,655
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £25,014
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£25,472
£48,0890 / 0
2024
£1,022,788
£38,347£30,692£2,742,799£2,742,7990 / 0
2023
£29,502
£33,9410 / 0
2022
£15,763
£31,7760 / 0
2021
£47,152
£35,1380 / 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 2025?

The Brocklebank Charitable Trust reported total income of £25k and reported expenditure of £48k for the financial year ending 2025, 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 30% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 33 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.

Details

Address
The Blackbirds
Bulmer Street
Bulmer
Sudbury
CO10 7EW
Registration Date
4 August 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
235409
Charity Number
235409

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Trustees

DIANA SCOTT
MRS M E BROCKLEBANK
Also governs 1 other charity
William Falconer Brocklebank

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Abell Trust

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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