FRANK BRANSTON CHARITABLE TRUST

Registration #1162156 · Registered

www.fbct.org.uk

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Beds & Luton Community Foundation Wrest Park

63
out of 100
Good Standing

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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About FRANK BRANSTON CHARITABLE TRUST

FRANK BRANSTON CHARITABLE TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1162156). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 63/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2025), FRANK BRANSTON CHARITABLE TRUST reported a total income of £80,716 and total expenditure of £166,694, a spending ratio of 207% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, FRANK BRANSTON CHARITABLE TRUST describes its activities as follows: 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. 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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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £166,694 vs income £80,716 — ratio 2.1x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance20 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 206.5% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£80,716£166,694207%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026