The Shell Pensioners Benevolent Association
Also known as: Spba
Pensioners in need of assistance are identified by Pensioner Programme Officer and a proposal is made to the Trustees as to how the Charity may assist the Pensioner. The Trustees may make a grant or an interest free loan. The latter enables the Charity's funds to be recycled and assist other Pensioners in due course.
Activities & Mission
Pensioners in need of assistance are identified by Pensioner Programme Officer and a proposal is made to the Trustees as to how the Charity may assist the Pensioner. The Trustees may make a grant or an interest free loan. The latter enables the Charity's funds to be recycled and assist other Pensioners in due course.
Grants
The Shell Pensioners Benevolent Association is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £310,629
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people and people with disabilities
- 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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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 668). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 87% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2014 — The Shell-Mex and B P Pensioners Benevolence Association (organisation 286548)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £671,628 | £310,629 | £310,629 | £3,811,716 | £3,811,716 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £249,396 | £284,512 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £244,528 | £281,359 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £249,931 | £296,990 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £249,484 | £170,504 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Shell Pensioners Benevolent Association
What does The Shell Pensioners Benevolent Association do?
Pensioners in need of assistance are identified by Pensioner Programme Officer and a proposal is made to the Trustees as to how the Charity may assist the Pensioner. The Trustees may make a grant or an interest free loan. The latter enables the Charity's funds to be recycled and assist other Pensioners in due course.
How much income did The Shell Pensioners Benevolent Association report in 2025?
The Shell Pensioners Benevolent Association reported total income of £672k and reported expenditure of £311k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Shell Pensioners Benevolent Association?
The Shell Pensioners Benevolent Association has a program ratio of 46.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 668 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Shell Pensioners Benevolent Association registered as a charity?
The Shell Pensioners Benevolent Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 1971 as charity number 262049. It has been registered for 55 years.
Who runs The Shell Pensioners Benevolent Association?
The Shell Pensioners Benevolent Association is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Roy Dennis Waight. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Shell Pensioners Benevolent Association operate?
The Shell Pensioners Benevolent Association operates across 5 areas, including Guernsey, Jersey, Northern Ireland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Shell Pensioners Benevolent Association a registered charity?
Yes — The Shell Pensioners Benevolent Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 262049.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Spba
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated