The National Benevolent Charity
Also known as: The National Benevolent Institution (founded by the Late Peter Herve), National Benevolent Charity, Founded by the Late Peter Hervé, National Benevolent Institution, National Benevolent Institution, Founded by the Late Peter Hervé, Nbi
Grant Making for relief of poverty
Activities & Mission
Grant Making for relief of poverty
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.
Country
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 85% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 396). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £429,700 | £1,370,660 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £811,048 | £1,126,279 | £1,026,295 | £26,293,534 | £300,000 | 3 / 0 |
| 2023 | £867,742 | £1,108,271 | £999,050 | £23,998,715 | £7,976,358 | 4 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,428,596 | £987,923 | £875,684 | £23,919,930 | £22,058,775 | 4 / 0 |
| 2021 | £996,751 | £604,384 | £497,798 | £26,266,626 | £16,100,912 | 4 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The National Benevolent Charity
What does The National Benevolent Charity do?
Grant Making for relief of poverty
How much income did The National Benevolent Charity report in 2025?
The National Benevolent Charity reported total income of £430k and reported expenditure of £1.37m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The National Benevolent Charity?
The National Benevolent Charity has a program ratio of 126.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 396 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The National Benevolent Charity registered as a charity?
The National Benevolent Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 May 1963 as charity number 212450. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The National Benevolent Charity?
The National Benevolent Charity is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Stephen Golob. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The National Benevolent Charity operate?
The National Benevolent Charity operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Is The National Benevolent Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The National Benevolent Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212450.
Details
c/ Randall and Payne
Chargrove House
Main Road
Shurdington
Cheltenh
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The National Benevolent Institution (founded by the Late Peter Herve)
- National Benevolent Charity, Founded by the Late Peter Hervé
- National Benevolent Institution
- National Benevolent Institution, Founded by the Late Peter Hervé
- Nbi
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated