The Brownlee Charitable Trust
The Charity is a grant-making charity. It distributes grants from capital and income for charitable works, mainly Evangelical non-ecumenical Churches and charitable activities undertaken by Evangelical Christian bodies and charitable agencies for the support of the elderly and terminally ill. As the charity is winding down, it is unable to accept any future applications.
Activities & Mission
The Charity is a grant-making charity. It distributes grants from capital and income for charitable works, mainly Evangelical non-ecumenical Churches and charitable activities undertaken by Evangelical Christian bodies and charitable agencies for the support of the elderly and terminally ill. As the charity is winding down, it is unable to accept any future applications.
Grants
The Brownlee Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £175,390
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, overseas aid or famine relief, religious activities and economic or community development and employment
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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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
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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 | £17,204 | £175,390 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £94,139 | £201,627 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £15,390 | £281,972 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £18,026 | £211,007 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £31,190 | £189,070 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Brownlee Charitable Trust
What does The Brownlee Charitable Trust do?
The Charity is a grant-making charity. It distributes grants from capital and income for charitable works, mainly Evangelical non-ecumenical Churches and charitable activities undertaken by Evangelical Christian bodies and charitable agencies for the support of the elderly and terminally ill. As the charity is winding down, it is unable to accept any future applications.
How much income did The Brownlee Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The Brownlee Charitable Trust reported total income of £17k and reported expenditure of £175k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Brownlee Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Brownlee Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 April 1989 as charity number 328157. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs The Brownlee Charitable Trust?
The Brownlee Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is PASTOR COLIN JAMES GRIMWOOD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Brownlee Charitable Trust operate?
The Brownlee Charitable Trust operates across 18 areas, including Albania, Burundi, Ethiopia and 15 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Brownlee Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Brownlee Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 328157.
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Registry Information
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Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated