The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Chartered Institute OF Library AND Information Professionals Benevolent Fund

Registered charity 237352 Registered since 1967

Operates: Throughout England And Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

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8
trustees on the board
6.1y median 6y
average tenure
11y
longest tenure
5
trustees past 6 years
11.4y
average years in governance
5 vs 3 portfolio
first-time trustees
2
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 7Disability 5The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty 5Education/training 3Arts/culture/heritage/science 2Environment/conservation/heritage 1Religious Activities 1

Commercial experience

Education 1Other services 1

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Contact

Websitehttp://www.cilip.org.uk/cilip/membership/membership-benefits/advice-and-support/benevolent-fund
Emailbenevolentfund@cilip.org.uk
Phone01484866697
AddressWISTERIA COTTAGE, NADDERWATER, EXETER, EX4 2JQ

Finances

£12,987 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2020£9,439£6,044
2021£7,703£4,822
2022£9,696£8,456
2023£15,039£7,773
2024£12,987£15,750

What it does

What

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Who

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

How

Makes Grants To Individuals

Charitable objects

TO RELIEVE POVERTY AMONG MEMBERS OR FORMER MEMBERS OF THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE AND OF THE INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION SCIENTISTS AND THEIR DEPENDANTS WHO ARE IN NEED.

Governing document: TRUST DEED DATED 1ST JULY 1964 AS VARIED BY SUPPLEMENTAL DEED DATED MARCH 22ND 2004

Trustees (8)

8trustees
71median age
1aged 70+

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