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The Brownsword Charitable Foundation

Predominantly focused on the Bath areaChildren and Young PeopleThe ArtsThe ElderlyCommunity and Neighbourhood workPhysical and Learning DisabilitiesEducational projectsMedical Projects

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Activities & Mission

Predominantly focused on the Bath areaChildren and Young PeopleThe ArtsThe ElderlyCommunity and Neighbourhood workPhysical and Learning DisabilitiesEducational projectsMedical Projects

Grants

The Brownsword Charitable Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£75,000
Who it helps
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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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
£595,474
Latest Expenditure
£242,253

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 13.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 33.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 69.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £149,990
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £445,484
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £81,924
Raising Funds £160,329
Governance £6,924
Grants to Institutions £75,000
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£595,474
£242,253£81,924£11,198,044£950,6770 / 0
2024
£407,727
£218,7180 / 0
2023
£351,296
£164,8180 / 0
2022
£312,282
£163,9630 / 0
2021
£234,839
£303,5400 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Brownsword Charitable Foundation

What does The Brownsword Charitable Foundation do?

Predominantly focused on the Bath areaChildren and Young PeopleThe ArtsThe ElderlyCommunity and Neighbourhood workPhysical and Learning DisabilitiesEducational projectsMedical Projects

How much income did The Brownsword Charitable Foundation report in 2025?

The Brownsword Charitable Foundation reported total income of £595k and reported expenditure of £242k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Brownsword Charitable Foundation registered as a charity?

The Brownsword Charitable Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 July 1992 as charity number 1012615. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs The Brownsword Charitable Foundation?

The Brownsword Charitable Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREW DOUGLAS BROWNSWORD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Brownsword Charitable Foundation operate?

The Brownsword Charitable Foundation operates in Bath And North East Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Brownsword Charitable Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Brownsword Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1012615.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
3 July 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1012615
Charity Number
1012615

Trustees

ANDREW DOUGLAS BROWNSWORD Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Alessandra Brownsword-Matthews
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr Nicole Lyn Howse
Also governs 2 other charities

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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