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The National Pro Bono Centre

NPBC is designed to be a legal hub for pro bono charities in the sector and supports the wide range of pro bono projects and brokerage, helping individuals and community groups all over England and Wales.

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Activities & Mission

NPBC is designed to be a legal hub for pro bono charities in the sector and supports the wide range of pro bono projects and brokerage, helping individuals and community groups all over England and Wales.

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
£242,721
Latest Expenditure
£265,314

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 109.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 109.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£242,721
£265,3140 / 12
2023
£244,453
£207,1300 / 12
2022
£142,780
£122,1780 / 8
2021
£150,846
£87,8730 / 0
2020
£326,825
£314,1030 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The National Pro Bono Centre

What does The National Pro Bono Centre do?

NPBC is designed to be a legal hub for pro bono charities in the sector and supports the wide range of pro bono projects and brokerage, helping individuals and community groups all over England and Wales.

How much income did The National Pro Bono Centre report in 2024?

The National Pro Bono Centre reported total income of £243k and reported expenditure of £265k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The National Pro Bono Centre registered as a charity?

The National Pro Bono Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 September 2010 as charity number 1137708. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The National Pro Bono Centre?

The National Pro Bono Centre is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The National Pro Bono Centre operate?

The National Pro Bono Centre operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The National Pro Bono Centre a registered charity?

Yes — The National Pro Bono Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137708.

Details

Address
National Pro Bono Centre
IDRC
1 Paternoster Lane
LONDON
EC4M 7BQ
Registration Date
2 September 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5010184
Charity Number
1137708

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Trustees

GUY GIBSON BERINGER KC Hon
Also governs 1 other charity
ISOBEL ANN PIERCE CARTY
JULIAN LESLIE BASS
Robin Jackson
SIR ROBIN KNOWLES CBE
Also governs 1 other charity
STEPHEN THOMAS CROWNE

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30 July 2026
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