The Englefield Charitable Trust
Also known as: The Benyon Charity
The Trust supports a broad range of charitable causes in and around Berkshire including education, sport, the arts, community, churches and faith groups, social welfare and medical support, agriculture and conservation, and the ArmedForces.
Activities & Mission
The Trust supports a broad range of charitable causes in and around Berkshire including education, sport, the arts, community, churches and faith groups, social welfare and medical support, agriculture and conservation, and the ArmedForces.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 11% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £711,890 | £483,012 | £335,332 | £19,881,382 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £698,990 | £545,317 | £337,664 | £20,167,477 | £577,451 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £671,516 | £573,489 | £381,146 | £19,032,713 | £475,576 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £557,037 | £428,127 | £325,685 | £19,722,160 | £445,406 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £442,832 | £441,943 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Englefield Charitable Trust
What does The Englefield Charitable Trust do?
The Trust supports a broad range of charitable causes in and around Berkshire including education, sport, the arts, community, churches and faith groups, social welfare and medical support, agriculture and conservation, and the ArmedForces.
How much income did The Englefield Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The Englefield Charitable Trust reported total income of £712k and reported expenditure of £483k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Englefield Charitable Trust?
The Englefield Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 47.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Englefield Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Englefield Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 March 1969 as charity number 258123. It has been registered for 57 years.
Who runs The Englefield Charitable Trust?
The Englefield Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Englefield Charitable Trust operate?
The Englefield Charitable Trust operates across 7 areas, including Bracknell Forest, Hackney, Reading and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Englefield Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Englefield Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 258123.
Details
ENGLEFIELD ESTATE YARD
THE STREET
ENGLEFIELD
READING
RG7 5ES
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Also Known As
- The Benyon Charity
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- 14 May 2026
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