The Bede Griffiths Charitable Trust
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1106071
- Status
- Registered
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed July 5, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- Sept. 28, 2004
- Legal form
- Other
Address
- Address
- 120 Dukes Avenue
Theydon Bois
Epping
CM16 7HF
Contact
- Phone
- 01992 812307
- secretary@bgct.org.uk
- Website
bgct.org.uk
Activities
Making grants to provide social infrastructure, education and care for the young and elderly in Tamil Nadu, South India in and around the Saccidananda Ashram at Shantivanam.
Objects: 1. The Advancement Of Religion In Particular To Promote Understanding And Co-Operation Between The Major Religions And Faith Communities In The World.2. The Relief Of Poverty In The Indian Sub-Continent By The Provision Of Such Grants As The Trustees Shall Determine From Time To Time, With Particular Reference To The Work And Vision Of Fr Bede Griffiths
Classification
- How
- Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations
- What
- Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing, Religious Activities, Economic/community Development/employment
- Who
- Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
Geography
- Area of benefit
- Indian Sub-Continent
- Country
- India
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | July 5, 2026On time | £54,812 | £58,052 |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | July 29, 2025On time | £42,535 | £44,777 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | July 13, 2024On time | £83,325 | £53,014 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | May 16, 2023On time | £38,324 | £43,151 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | March 31, 2022On time | £46,658 | £62,625 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | March 6, 2021 | £64,684 | £69,661 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Pippa Mistry-Norman (Chair) | July 27, 2014 |
| Dr Richard Louis Rivers Snooks | June 6, 2021 |
| Greville John Norman Cpfa, Agp | |
| Hiten Anand | Dec. 1, 2017 |
| Lady Moira Swayne | Aug. 5, 2023 |
| Lucie-Jane Lewis MBE | April 27, 2019 |
| Mark Lyndon Bradberry | |
| Michael Pruss | April 5, 2020 |
| Mrs Mary Pruss | |
| Rene Cadet | Nov. 1, 2020 |
| Rev SIMON NICHOLAS PAUL | June 21, 2025 |