Whitgiftian Benevolent Society
Also known as: Whitgift School Benevolent Society
Relief of distressed Old Whitgiftians and members of the wider Whitgift School family
Activities & Mission
Relief of distressed Old Whitgiftians and members of the wider Whitgift School family
Grants
Whitgiftian Benevolent Society is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £32,360
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £45,030 | £32,360 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £48,619 | £51,681 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £45,639 | £25,932 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £41,654 | £25,432 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £40,422 | £28,519 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Whitgiftian Benevolent Society
What does Whitgiftian Benevolent Society do?
Relief of distressed Old Whitgiftians and members of the wider Whitgift School family
How much income did Whitgiftian Benevolent Society report in 2025?
Whitgiftian Benevolent Society reported total income of £45k and reported expenditure of £32k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Whitgiftian Benevolent Society registered as a charity?
Whitgiftian Benevolent Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 October 1962 as charity number 210978. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Whitgiftian Benevolent Society?
Whitgiftian Benevolent Society is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Whitgiftian Benevolent Society operate?
Whitgiftian Benevolent Society operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Whitgiftian Benevolent Society a registered charity?
Yes — Whitgiftian Benevolent Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 210978.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Whitgift School Benevolent Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated