The Civil Service Benevolent Fund
Also known as: The Charity for Civil Servants
The Charity provides grants in money or kind, either directly or to an organisation that will provide relief from suffering, hardship or distress, financial or otherwise. The Charity's prime beneficiaries are Civil Servants, former Civil Servants, Public Body Employees or former Public Body Employees, and their dependants.
Activities & Mission
The Charity provides grants in money or kind, either directly or to an organisation that will provide relief from suffering, hardship or distress, financial or otherwise. The Charity's prime beneficiaries are Civil Servants, former Civil Servants, Public Body Employees or former Public Body Employees, and their dependants.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 96% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £4,569,000 | £7,351,000 | £6,153,000 | £25,652,000 | £247,000 | 75 / 375 |
| 2023 | £4,416,000 | £8,005,000 | £6,691,000 | £27,131,000 | £27,086,000 | 92 / 353 |
| 2022 | £5,135,000 | £8,551,000 | £7,133,000 | £28,385,000 | £27,000,000 | 100 / 107 |
| 2021 | £4,790,000 | £7,938,000 | £6,285,000 | £34,899,000 | £33,651,000 | 95 / 975 |
| 2020 | £5,325,000 | £8,192,000 | £6,774,000 | £37,258,000 | £36,583,000 | 110 / 611 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Civil Service Benevolent Fund
What does The Civil Service Benevolent Fund do?
The Charity provides grants in money or kind, either directly or to an organisation that will provide relief from suffering, hardship or distress, financial or otherwise. The Charity's prime beneficiaries are Civil Servants, former Civil Servants, Public Body Employees or former Public Body Employees, and their dependants.
How much income did The Civil Service Benevolent Fund report in 2024?
The Civil Service Benevolent Fund reported total income of £4.57m and reported expenditure of £7.35m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Civil Service Benevolent Fund?
The Civil Service Benevolent Fund has a program ratio of 134.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Civil Service Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?
The Civil Service Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 July 2010 as charity number 1136870. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs The Civil Service Benevolent Fund?
The Civil Service Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Civil Service Benevolent Fund operate?
The Civil Service Benevolent Fund operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Civil Service Benevolent Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Civil Service Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1136870.
Details
5 Anne Boleyn's Walk
Cheam
SUTTON
Surrey
SM3 8DY
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Also Known As
- The Charity for Civil Servants
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated