The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

THE Burden Trust

Registered charity 235859 Registered since 1984

Operates: Throughout England

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6
trustees on the board
6.4y median 4y
average tenure
12y
longest tenure
2
trustees past 6 years
9.7y
average years in governance
3 vs 1 portfolio
first-time trustees
1
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Education/training 6The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 6The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty 4Religious Activities 2

Commercial experience

Health and social care 2Other services 1
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Contact

Websitewww.burdentrustbristol.co.uk
Emailp.oconor@netgates.co.uk
Phone01179628611
Address51 DOWNS PARK WEST, BRISTOL, BS6 7QL

Finances

£205,603 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£169,950£149,622
2022£175,510£163,067
2023£176,514£185,886
2024£181,049£198,071
2025£205,603£212,831

What it does

What

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities

Who

Children/young PeopleElderly/old PeoplePeople With DisabilitiesOther Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

How

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Charitable objects

1. AS AND FOR HOSPITALS OR HOMES OR PLACES OR PERSONS FOR CURATIVE TREATMENT OR CARE OR RESEARCH IN REGARD TO ANY HUMAN AILMENT DISEASE OR DEFECT WHATSOEVER. 2. FOR HOMES AND PLACES FOR RESIDENCE OR CARE (INCLUDING DAY-CARE) OF ANY INFIRM DISABLED DELICATE OR AGED PERSONS (AND MORE PARTICULARLY FOR CHURCH OF ENGLAND CLERGY AND THEIR FAMILIES). 3. AS AND FOR SCHOOLS OR TRAINING INSTITUTIONS OR ORGANISATIONS FOR CHILDREN OR YOUNG PERSONS OR OTHERS REQUIRING TRAINING FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES IN LIFE WHETHER RELIGIOUS OR TECHNICAL BUT ALWAYS CONSISTENT OR CONSONANT WITH THE TENETS AND PRINCIPLES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND. 4. AS AND FOR ANY PURPOSE CALCULATED TO MINISTER TO THE COMFORT OR WELLBEING OF CHURCH OF ENGLAND CLERGY AND THEIR FAMILIES. 6. AS AND FOR HOMES OR PLACES OR ORGANISATIONS FOR THE CARE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS WHO BY REASON OF THE DEATH OF A PARENT OR FOR BY ANY OTHER REASON ARE IN NEED OF CARE EDUCATION AND TRAINING. 7. AS AND FOR THE RELIEF OF PERSONS IN NECESSITOUS CIRCUMSTANCES.

Governing document: TRUST DEEDS OF 20TH FEBRUARY 1913, 3RD SEPTEMBER 1919, 20TH JULY 1926 AND 17TH AUGUST 1938 AS VARIED BY SCHEMES OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF 11TH DECEMBER 1956 AND 16TH JUNE 1989

Trustees (6)

6trustees
68median age
0aged 70+

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