THE BRITISH PILGRIMAGE TRUST CIO
The British Pilgrimage Trust CIO ('The BPT') aims to re-establish and refresh the practice of Britain's distinctive pilgrimage tradition. Through this, the BPT works to strengthen British cultural heritage, improve holistic wellbeing, and enhance public engagement with the natural environment.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a net loss of £20,609 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £40,312. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed trading subsidiaries or related-party transactions.
What the accounts disclose
“The free reserves fund was amended to a minimum of 4 months of essential expenditure and will rise again in 2024 to six months.” — page 18
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/06/2024)
Trustees
- Simon Angus Guildchair
- Adaeze AGHAJI
- Alice Clare Lankester
- Iain Tweedale
- Sarah Louise Sands
- WILLIAM MICHAEL DE WINTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £243k | £264k |
| 31/12/2023 | £175k | £210k |
| 31/12/2022 | £161k | £195k |
| 31/12/2021 | £137k | £92k |
| 31/12/2020 | £151k | £145k |
Common questions
Is THE BRITISH PILGRIMAGE TRUST CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a net loss of £20,609 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £40,312. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed trading subsidiaries or related-party transactions. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BRITISH PILGRIMAGE TRUST CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BRITISH PILGRIMAGE TRUST CIO as a grant recipient include CHK Foundation, THE TEDWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST, THE REED FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHK Foundation | FY2023 | £180k | |
| THE TEDWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £30k | Towards its website development. |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £9k | Christmas Challenge |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DAWAT-E-HADIYAH TRUST (UNITED KINGDOM) | 1 | £79k |
| SIR HAROLD HOOD'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £28k |
| THE IDLEWILD TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| EDITH BESSIE GIBSON TRUST | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- THE PILGRIM TRUST
- PILGRIM HERITAGE SAILING FOUNDATION
- HCPT (HOSANNA HOUSE AND CHILDREN'S PILGRIMAGE TRUST)
- PILGRIM SUPPORT
- WALSINGHAM TRUST
- THE PILGRIM CHURCH CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRITISH PILGRIMAGE TRUST CIO | £243k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PILGRIM TRUST | £1.2m | £95,001 - £100,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PILGRIM HERITAGE SAILING FOUNDATION | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HCPT (HOSANNA HOUSE AND CHILDREN'S PILGRIMAGE TRUST) | £3.5m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| PILGRIM SUPPORT | £153k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WALSINGHAM TRUST | £3.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |