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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1056320
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The British Athletics Charitable Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1056320. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “BACT's objectives are to raise funds for, and to improve, athletes and coaches who actively participate in athletics in the UK, increase the opportunities for training, and improve performance of British athletes at international level. BACT works with schools, clubs, local authorities and coaches, providing courses…” Its charitable objects are: “(1) To advance for the benefit of the public the education of young persons of school and university age (by ensuring that due attention is given to the systematic physical education of such young persons as a means of developing their character minds mental co-ordination self-discipline and physical fitness so that…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £465 and spending of £910.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£465
Latest spending
£910
- What it funds
- Education / trainingAmateur sport
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £465 | £910 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,345 | £2,645 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £195 | £1,791 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £3,440 | £4,414 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £4,830 | £635 |
Charitable objects
(1) To advance for the benefit of the public the education of young persons of school and university age (by ensuring that due attention is given to the systematic physical education of such young persons as a means of developing their character minds mental co-ordination self-discipline and physical fitness so that they grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society) through the organisation or provision (or assistance in the organisation or provision) of facilities which will encourage and enable such young persons to participate in Athletics field events (2) In the interests of social welfare to organise or provide (or assist in the organisation or provision of) facilities for physical recreation (including participation in Athletics field events in any part of the United Kingdom) with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities are primarily intended and either:- (a) Those persons have need of such facilities by reason of their youth age infirmity or disablement poverty or social and economic circumstances; or (b) The facilities are to be available to the members of the public at large (3) For public purposes beneficial to the community to promote encourage provide enhance or maintain the safety of facilities in the United Kingdom where Athletics field events take place (4) Such other objects and purposes in the United Kingdom being objects and purposes which are exclusively charitable in accordance with the laws of…
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Also known as
- Bact
- Formerly
- The British Athletics Field Events Charitable Trust
- Trustees
- 2
What The British Athletics Charitable Trust funds
The British Athletics Charitable Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £10.4k in total.
How to apply to The British Athletics Charitable Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The British Athletics Charitable Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (bact.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The British Athletics Charitable Trust
Is The British Athletics Charitable Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The British Athletics Charitable Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The British Athletics Charitable Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does The British Athletics Charitable Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The British Athletics Charitable Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The British Athletics Charitable Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The British Athletics Charitable Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £910. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,079 a year.
How large is The British Athletics Charitable Trust?
In its latest reported year The British Athletics Charitable Trust reported income of £465 and spending of £910.
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