BRITISH COUNCIL BENEVOLENT FUND
Registration #1161805 · Registered
benevolent.fund@britishcouncil.org
1 Redman Place LONDON E20 1JQ
The British Council Benevolent Fund's charitable purpose is the alleviation of financial hardship for British Council employees, both past and present, and their families, globally. The overriding criterion for assistance being immediate need and financial difficulty for example as a result of illness, bereavement, natural disaster such as earthquakes/floods or in areas of conflict.
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About BRITISH COUNCIL BENEVOLENT FUND
BRITISH COUNCIL BENEVOLENT FUND is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1161805). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 72/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2025), BRITISH COUNCIL BENEVOLENT FUND reported a total income of £31,069 and total expenditure of £54,353, a spending ratio of 175% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, BRITISH COUNCIL BENEVOLENT FUND describes its activities as follows: The British Council Benevolent Fund's charitable purpose is the alleviation of financial hardship for British Council employees, both past and present, and their families, globally. The overriding criterion for assistance being immediate need and financial difficulty for example as a result of illness, bereavement, natural disaster such as earthquakes/floods or in areas of conflict. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 174.9% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £31,069 | £54,353 | 175% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026