BENSTED'S CHARITY
Registration #287497 · Registered
www.benstedscharity.org.ukoffice@benstedscharity.org.uk
THE ALEXANDER CENTRE 15-17 PRESTON STREET ME13 8NZ
GRANTS MADE TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR THE RELIEF OF OLD, SICK AND INFIRM PERSONS, AND FOR THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.APPLICANTS MUST LIVE WITHIN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY THE TWENTY-FOUR PARISHES EAST OF TEYNHAM WITHIN THE BOUNDARY OF THE BOROUGH OF SWALE.
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About BENSTED'S CHARITY
BENSTED'S CHARITY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 287497). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 95/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), BENSTED'S CHARITY reported a total income of £39,097 and total expenditure of £31,319, a spending ratio of 80% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, BENSTED'S CHARITY describes its activities as follows: GRANTS MADE TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR THE RELIEF OF OLD, SICK AND INFIRM PERSONS, AND FOR THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.APPLICANTS MUST LIVE WITHIN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY THE TWENTY-FOUR PARISHES EAST OF TEYNHAM WITHIN THE BOUNDARY OF THE BOROUGH OF SWALE. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for BENSTED'S CHARITY. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. 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: 80.1% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £39,097 | £31,319 | 80% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026