The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund
The principle object of the Benevolent Fund continues to be the relief of cases of need or distress among former members of the Stock Exchange and their dependants.
Activities & Mission
The principle object of the Benevolent Fund continues to be the relief of cases of need or distress among former members of the Stock Exchange and their dependants.
Grants
The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £14,882
- Who it helps
- children and young people, 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 93% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 288). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% of UK Social welfare 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 | £741,855 | £1,155,870 | £1,035,816 | £26,481,763 | £25,481,763 | 2 / 0 |
| 2024 | £772,538 | £1,143,364 | £1,024,470 | £24,935,532 | £24,274,282 | 2 / 0 |
| 2023 | £803,966 | £1,575,750 | £1,462,282 | £23,874,336 | £23,265,025 | 2 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,067,534 | £1,269,413 | £1,150,286 | £25,253,257 | £24,670,843 | 2 / 0 |
| 2021 | £725,218 | £1,216,727 | £1,091,521 | £27,866,814 | £27,209,457 | 2 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund
What does The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund do?
The principle object of the Benevolent Fund continues to be the relief of cases of need or distress among former members of the Stock Exchange and their dependants.
How much income did The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund report in 2025?
The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund reported total income of £742k and reported expenditure of £1.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund?
The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund has a program ratio of 139.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 288 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?
The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 December 1965 as charity number 245430. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund?
The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund operate?
The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 245430.
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Registry Information
Other notable Social welfare charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated