The Troy Trust

Also known as: Bees for Development Trust

Supporting bees and beekeepers in the developing world: to alleviate poverty, develop sustainable livelihoods, and maintain biodiversity.

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Activities & Mission

Supporting bees and beekeepers in the developing world: to alleviate poverty, develop sustainable livelihoods, and maintain biodiversity.

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.

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Country

Cameroon Ethiopia Ghana India Trinidad And Tobago Uganda Zimbabwe

Local Authority

Monmouthshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£22,291

Latest Expenditure

£21,682

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 7% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 43). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 0.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 74% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £601,889

Charitable Activities £165,832

Other Trading £21,498

Investments £4,239

Other Income £180

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £350

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £494,918

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	£22,291	£21,682				0 / 0
2024	£264,387	£813,565				0 / 0
2023	£793,638	£495,268	£350	£561,299	£561,299	0 / 52
2022	£703,930	£669,495	£324	£262,929	£201,988	0 / 85
2021	£792,910	£826,694	£799,194	£228,494	£228,494	0 / 130

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Frequently asked questions about The Troy Trust

What does The Troy Trust do?

Supporting bees and beekeepers in the developing world: to alleviate poverty, develop sustainable livelihoods, and maintain biodiversity.

How much income did The Troy Trust report in 2025?

The Troy Trust reported total income of £22k and reported expenditure of £22k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Troy Trust?

The Troy Trust has a program ratio of 0.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 43 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Troy Trust registered as a charity?

The Troy Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 January 2000 as charity number 1078803. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs The Troy Trust?

The Troy Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL BERNARD SMITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Troy Trust operate?

The Troy Trust operates across 8 areas, including Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Troy Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Troy Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1078803.