The Commonwealth Bond Charitable Trust
Also known as: Bristol Bond Charitable Trust, Cocoa Bond Charitable Trust
Facilitating multi-sectoral charitable relationships through cultural exchange between the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries. Advancing education, religious toleration and poverty relief within the context of delivering the sustainable development goals to tackle present existential and environmental threats. Providing prosocial support to underpin food security and food sustainability.
Activities & Mission
Facilitating multi-sectoral charitable relationships through cultural exchange between the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries. Advancing education, religious toleration and poverty relief within the context of delivering the sustainable development goals to tackle present existential and environmental threats. Providing prosocial support to underpin food security and food sustainability.
Grants
The Commonwealth Bond Charitable Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2024)
- £60,749
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment and other 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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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 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £201,271 | £25,193 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Commonwealth Bond Charitable Trust
What does The Commonwealth Bond Charitable Trust do?
Facilitating multi-sectoral charitable relationships through cultural exchange between the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries. Advancing education, religious toleration and poverty relief within the context of delivering the sustainable development goals to tackle present existential and environmental threats. Providing prosocial support to underpin food security and food sustainability.
How much income did The Commonwealth Bond Charitable Trust report in 2024?
The Commonwealth Bond Charitable Trust reported total income of £201k and reported expenditure of £25k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Commonwealth Bond Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Commonwealth Bond Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 December 1992 as charity number 1015518. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs The Commonwealth Bond Charitable Trust?
The Commonwealth Bond Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN NIGEL DOUGLAS CARMICHAEL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Commonwealth Bond Charitable Trust operate?
The Commonwealth Bond Charitable Trust operates across 19 areas, including Barbados, Bhutan, Cameroon and 16 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Commonwealth Bond Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Commonwealth Bond Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1015518.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also Known As
- Bristol Bond Charitable Trust
- Cocoa Bond Charitable Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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