Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Frank Branston Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
Frank Branston Charitable Trust (number 1162156) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Frank Branston Charitable Trust do?
To provide public benefit by providing grants to organisations operating within the county of Bedfordshire which help provide: a) the advancement of health and saving of lives; b) the promotion and support of arts, culture & heritage; c) alleviation of poverty and d) facilitation of access to education and training. Funding must exclusively benefit Bedfordshire residents.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Frank Branston Charitable Trust
Answers Frank Branston Charitable Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 5 April 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Frank Branston Charitable Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Frank Branston Charitable Trust's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Central Bedfordshire · Luton · Bedford
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Frank Branston Charitable Trust registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for Frank Branston Charitable Trust yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Frank Branston Charitable Trust.
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Is Frank Branston Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Frank Branston Charitable Trust as a registered charity (number 1162156) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Frank Branston Charitable Trust's charity number?
Frank Branston Charitable Trust's charity number is 1162156. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1162156?
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What does Frank Branston Charitable Trust do?
To provide public benefit by providing grants to organisations operating within the county of Bedfordshire which help provide: a) the advancement of health and saving of lives; b) the promotion and support of arts, culture & heritage; c) alleviation of poverty and d) facilitation of access to education and training. Funding must exclusively benefit Bedfordshire residents.
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How can I donate to Frank Branston Charitable Trust?
Frank Branston Charitable Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.fbct.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Frank Branston Charitable Trust?
The register records Frank Branston Charitable Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Frank Branston Charitable Trust's trustees paid?
Frank Branston Charitable Trust's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Frank Branston Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Frank Branston Charitable Trust was entered on the register on 12 June 2015.