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The Panacea Charitable Trust

Also known as: The Panacea Society

A grant-making trust operating in the following fields: i. supporting research into and disseminating information to the public about specific aspects of the Christian Religion, ii. supporting the relief of poverty and sickness in the Bedford area through the work of recognised local health and social care related organisations.

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Activities & Mission

A grant-making trust operating in the following fields: i. supporting research into and disseminating information to the public about specific aspects of the Christian Religion, ii. supporting the relief of poverty and sickness in the Bedford area through the work of recognised local health and social care related organisations.

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
£1,050,337
Latest Expenditure
£1,539,366

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 116.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 89% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 79.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 16% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 21.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 14% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,045,504
Other Income £4,833

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,223,235
Raising Funds £316,131
Governance £11,455
Grants to Institutions £768,606
Other Expenditure £0

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
£1,050,337
£1,539,366£1,223,235£44,881,276£44,881,27611 / 10
2023
£894,016
£857,666£585,707£43,174,014£43,174,01413 / 12
2022
£784,231
£768,193£502,945£41,373,928£22,394,78512 / 10
2021
£683,583
£717,564£451,901£41,022,673£41,022,67312 / 12
2020
£661,220
£639,057£403,719£36,669,888£012 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Panacea Charitable Trust

What does The Panacea Charitable Trust do?

A grant-making trust operating in the following fields: i. supporting research into and disseminating information to the public about specific aspects of the Christian Religion, ii. supporting the relief of poverty and sickness in the Bedford area through the work of recognised local health and social care related organisations.

How much income did The Panacea Charitable Trust report in 2024?

The Panacea Charitable Trust reported total income of £1.05m and reported expenditure of £1.54m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Panacea Charitable Trust?

The Panacea Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 116.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Panacea Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Panacea Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 July 1963 as charity number 227530. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The Panacea Charitable Trust?

The Panacea Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHARLES NICHOLAS MONSELL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Panacea Charitable Trust operate?

The Panacea Charitable Trust operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England.

Is The Panacea Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Panacea Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 227530.

Details

Address
The Panacea Charitable Trust
11 Newnham Road
BEDFORD
MK40 3NX
Registration Date
23 July 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
227530
Charity Number
227530

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Trustees

CHARLES NICHOLAS MONSELL Chair
Dr Ian Beavis
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr PHILIP LOCKLEY
Evan Jones
Sally Johnson
Sarah Cowls

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Panacea Society

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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