THE CIVIL SERVICE BENEVOLENT FUND
The Charity provides grants in money or kind, either directly or to an organisation that will provide relief from suffering, hardship or distress, financial or otherwise. The Charity's prime beneficiaries are Civil Servants, former Civil Servants, Public Body Employees or former Public Body Employees, and their dependants.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Charity recorded an operational deficit of £1.8m in 2025, a reduction from the previous year's £2.8m, while total income increased to £5.6m. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves stood at £25.3m, which is slightly above the stated policy target range of £20.0m to £25.0m. The Trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“£120,001 - £130,000 1” — page 45
“There has been a decrease in the number of employees who earn over £60,000 from 10 in 2024 to 6 in 2025.” — page 45
“Regular contributions from individuals (£2,767k) 50%” — page 22
“the Trustees consider the Charity should continue to retain reserves of between £20.0m and £25,0m.”
“The Charity has one subsidiary, CSBF Enterprises Limited, registered in England and Wales”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/10/2019)
Trustees
- Joanna Shanmugalingamchair
- Alban Stowe
- Amrita Brember
- Angela MACDONALD
- Anne Spinali
- Dr Catherine Blair
- Hannah Riley
- Jerome Glass
- Lorraine Jackson
- Luke John Treadwell
- Malini Nebhrajani
- Michael Jonathan Smith
- Oak Watson
- Sonia Clare Phippard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £5.6m | £7.4m |
| 31/12/2024 | £4.6m | £7.4m |
| 31/12/2023 | £4.4m | £8.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £5.1m | £8.6m |
| 31/12/2021 | £4.8m | £7.9m |
Common questions
Is THE CIVIL SERVICE BENEVOLENT FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Charity recorded an operational deficit of £1.8m in 2025, a reduction from the previous year's £2.8m, while total income increased to £5.6m. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves stood at £25.3m, which is slightly above the stated policy target range of £20.0m to £25.0m. The Trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE CIVIL SERVICE BENEVOLENT FUND earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £120,001 - £130,000 band, and 6 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE CIVIL SERVICE BENEVOLENT FUND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CIVIL SERVICE BENEVOLENT FUND as a grant recipient include THE THALES CHARITABLE TRUST, CSIS CHARITY FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE THALES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £156k | |
| CSIS CHARITY FUND | FY2025 | £75k | For general grant making purposes |
| CSIS CHARITY FUND | FY2023 | £75k | Provision of extra support for the financial assistance to hardship cases |
| CSIS CHARITY FUND | FY2024 | £75k | Provision of extra support for the financial assistance to hardship cases |
| CSIS CHARITY FUND | FY2022 | £40k | Contribution to welfare grants to serving and retired civil servants in need |
| THE THALES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | — | |
| THE THALES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2020 | £110k | Charity for Civil Servants |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £110k | Charity for Civil Servants |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £210k | Civil Service Welfare |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LOPPYLUGS AND BARBARA MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £27k |
| UNSEEN (UK) | 1 | £15k |
| G F EYRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £800 |
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- CSIS CHARITY FUND
- THE INSTITUTION OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS BENEVOLENT FUND
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CIVIL SERVICE BENEVOLENT FUND | £5.6m | £120,001 - £130,000 | 6 | above | — | no doubt |
| ICE BENEVOLENT FUND | £1.7m | — | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BT BENEVOLENT FUND | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE STOCK EXCHANGE BENEVOLENT FUND | £773k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CSIS CHARITY FUND | £266k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE INSTITUTION OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS BENEVOLENT FUND | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | 24.5% | no doubt |