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The Physiotherapy Benevolent Fund

Also known as: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Members Benevolent Fund, Chartered Physiotherapists' Benevolent Fund, M B F

The CSP Members' Benevolent Fund helps chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy associates and students who are experiencing financial difficulties.

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Activities & Mission

The CSP Members' Benevolent Fund helps chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy associates and students who are experiencing financial difficulties.

Grants

The Physiotherapy Benevolent Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£66,853
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
the prevention or relief of poverty

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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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
£135,539
Latest Expenditure
£66,853

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 49.3%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£135,539
£66,8530 / 1
2024
£141,699
£62,7890 / 1
2023
£108,710
£79,2000 / 0
2022
£216,380
£99,5440 / 1
2021
£119,652
£83,2960 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Physiotherapy Benevolent Fund

What does The Physiotherapy Benevolent Fund do?

The CSP Members' Benevolent Fund helps chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy associates and students who are experiencing financial difficulties.

How much income did The Physiotherapy Benevolent Fund report in 2025?

The Physiotherapy Benevolent Fund reported total income of £136k and reported expenditure of £67k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Physiotherapy Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?

The Physiotherapy Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 April 1969 as charity number 219568. It has been registered for 57 years.

Who runs The Physiotherapy Benevolent Fund?

The Physiotherapy Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is LAWRENCE OWERS MA MCSP. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Physiotherapy Benevolent Fund operate?

The Physiotherapy Benevolent Fund operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Physiotherapy Benevolent Fund a registered charity?

Yes — The Physiotherapy Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 219568.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
8 April 1969
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
219568
Charity Number
219568

Trustees

LAWRENCE OWERS MA MCSP Chair
David Charles
DOROTHY-MARY FRANCES TOYN MCSP
Dr Lucy Goldby
HEATHER MAY DE MELLO
JACQUELINE BROWN
John Fairweather
Margaret Revie MSCP
MARION RICHARDSON
RUTH HAWKES FCSP
Sheila Nursimhulu
SUSAN MARGARET ENGLAND MCSP

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Members Benevolent Fund
  • Chartered Physiotherapists' Benevolent Fund
  • M B F

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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