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Benefact Trust Limited
Benefact Trust Limited was established in 1972 as a UK grant-making charity. It functions as the sole owner of Benefact Group plc, which encompasses...
Benefact Trust Limited
Benefact Trust Limited was established in 1972 as a UK grant-making charity. It functions as the sole owner of Benefact Group plc, which encompasses Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc and EdenTree Investment Management Limited. All available profits from these operating businesses fund the trust's distributions. The trust holds an expendable endowment valued at £117.1 million and a consolidated investment property portfolio valued at £130.8 million. Positions include the EdenTree Short-Dated Bond Fund and the EdenTree Green Infrastructure Fund. Geographic exposure centers on the United Kingdom with additional activity in Ireland. David Henderson was appointed Chair in January 2026. The organization maintains ten professionals at its Gloucester headquarters. May 2025: David Henderson spoke on the Beyond Funding Podcast regarding grant eligibility for Christian charities. Ownership of a mutual insurance group supplies a dedicated profit stream that reduces reliance on external capital calls or limited-partner fundraising.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
1972
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
Gloucester
Corporate office
Benefact House, 2000 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4AW, United Kingdom
Principals
David Henderson
Chair
Mark Hews
Group Chief Executive of Benefact Group plc
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Benefact Trust Limited?
David Henderson serves as Chair. Mark Hews leads the underlying Benefact Group plc as Group Chief Executive.
How does Benefact Trust Limited source proprietary deal flow?
The trust receives profits from its 100 percent ownership of Benefact Group plc and its subsidiaries including Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc.
Is Benefact Trust Limited structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It operates as an endowment foundation whose primary activity is grant distribution funded by insurance ownership.
Does Benefact Trust Limited participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
It holds positions in the EdenTree Short-Dated Bond Fund and the EdenTree Green Infrastructure Fund.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originates from ownership of specialist insurance and broking businesses within the Benefact Group.
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