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The object of the charity, as set out in its constitution, is the relief of financial hardship among BT employees past and present and their dependants and this is the principle activity.
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· FY2024 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Bt Benevolent Fund with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 1,011 disaster relief charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1963, it predates 90% of the disaster relief charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 1,155 disaster relief charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBt Benevolent Fund is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Bristol, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. Its registration number is 212565. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bt Benevolent Fund's registered charity number is 212565. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Bt Benevolent Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Bt Benevolent Fund is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bt Benevolent Fund has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% for disaster relief charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £356K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bt Benevolent Fund is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £1M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bt Benevolent Fund. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Bt Benevolent Fund is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The object of the charity, as set out in its constitution, is the relief of financial hardship among BT employees past and present and their dependants and this is the principle activity. Bt Benevolent Fund is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1963.
Among disaster relief charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of £1M is well above the peer average of £356K.
Bt Benevolent Fund is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is 212565.
You can verify Bt Benevolent Fund in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
You can donate to Bt Benevolent Fund directly through its donation page (https://www.benevolent.bt.com/donate). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Donations to Bt Benevolent Fund are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
Bt Benevolent Fund is based in Bristol. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
Bt Benevolent Fund was first registered in 1963, making it approximately 63 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. BT BENEVOLENT FUND is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
BT BENEVOLENT FUND is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
BT BENEVOLENT FUND is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (7)
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7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 7 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1963
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Bt Benevolent Fund
- What is Bt Benevolent Fund?
- Bt Benevolent Fund is a disaster relief unincorporated association based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The object of the charity, as set out in its constitution, is the relief of financial hardship among BT employees past and present and their dependants and this is the principle activity.
- When was Bt Benevolent Fund founded?
- Bt Benevolent Fund was founded in 1963.
- Where is Bt Benevolent Fund located?
- Headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom.
- What is Bt Benevolent Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bt Benevolent Fund trustworthy?
- Bt Benevolent Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Bt Benevolent Fund's registration number?
- Registration: 212565 (United Kingdom).
- What is Bt Benevolent Fund's website?
- https://www.benevolent.bt.com
- Are donations to Bt Benevolent Fund tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.