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Registered charity · No. 232849

St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust

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St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities.

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What are the key facts about St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31
£31,836
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31
£31,256
Registered charity number
232849
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Bedford
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Not recorded

Quick answer

St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust (number 232849) 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 St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust do?

The income from the Trust is applied for the purpose of advancing the work of deaconesses and female deacons within the Diocese of St Albans under the guidance of the Lord Bishop of that Diocese.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust

Answers St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 does not record St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Also known as
St Etheldreda's Bedford Trust
Previous names on the register
St Etheldreda's Home
Where it says it operates
Barnet · Central Bedfordshire · Buckinghamshire · Hertfordshire · Bedford

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.

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.

Linked funds and trusts

The register records these funds under parent charity number 232849. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes.

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What causes is St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust registered for?

Religious Activities

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Frequently asked questions

Is St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust as a registered charity (number 232849) 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 St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust's charity number?
St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust's charity number is 232849. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 232849?
Search 232849 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust do?
The income from the Trust is applied for the purpose of advancing the work of deaconesses and female deacons within the Diocese of St Albans under the guidance of the Lord Bishop of that Diocese.
Does St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust?
St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust?
The register does not record St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust's trustees paid?
St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust previously called?
The register lists this previous name for St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust: St Etheldreda's Home.
When was St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust registered as a charity?
St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust was entered on the register on 15 April 1964.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.