The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Besson Street Trust

Registered charity 1118010 Registered since 2007

Operates: Lewisham

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Board DNA

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12
trustees on the board
3.4y median 2y
average tenure
11y
longest tenure
3
trustees past 6 years
7.9y
average years in governance
11 vs 1 portfolio
first-time trustees
12
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Education/training 12General Charitable Purposes 12The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 11Arts/culture/heritage/science 1

Commercial experience

Education 13Property 8Arts and leisure 4

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Contact

Websitewww.bessonstreet.org.uk
Emailinfo@bessonstreet.org.uk
Phone02076397605
AddressBESSON ST COMMUNITY GARDENS, BESSON ST, LONDON, SE14 5AE

Finances

£327,745 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£400,018£435,503
2022£305,564£358,953
2023£328,429£340,658
2024£346,888£343,773
2025£327,745£316,895

What it does

What

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employmentOther Charitable Purposes

Who

Children/young PeopleElderly/old PeoplePeople With DisabilitiesPeople Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial OriginOther Charities Or Voluntary BodiesThe General Public/mankind

How

Makes Grants To OrganisationsProvides Other FinanceProvides Buildings/facilities/open SpaceProvides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/informationActs As An Umbrella Or Resource BodyOther Charitable Activities

Charitable objects

THE CHARITABLE COMPANY'S OBJECTS (THE "OBJECTS") ARE TO PROMOTE REGENERATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE OF THE NEW CROSS GATE AND SURROUNDING AREA AND IN PARTICULAR TO:IMPROVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, PROMOTE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT IMPROVE HEALTH AND PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES, FOR EXAMPLE THROUGH THE PROVISION AND PROMOTION OF RECREATIONAL, SPORTS AND LEISURE FACILITIESREDUCE CRIME AND IMPROVE COMMUNITY SAFETYRAISE EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AND PROMOTE QUALITY CHILDCAREPROMOTE GOOD QUALITY HOUSING AND ENHANCE THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT TO PURSUE SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE OBJECTS AS THE DIRECTOR TRUSTEES MAY DETERMINE.

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 29/06/2006AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 31/10/2006AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 25/01/2007AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 21/05/2008AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 12/09/2011AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION REGISTERED AT COMPANIES HOUSE ON 05/10/2011 as amended on 30 May 2024

Trustees (12)

12trustees
50median age
0aged 70+

Linked company (Companies House)

Besson Street Trust · 05862134 · Active

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 29/06/2006

6 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

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