THE HAREBELL CENTENARY FUND
The Charity supports charitable purposes at the trustees' discretion including; supporting young persons to further their education, promoting neurological and neurosurgical research and the relief of sickness and suffering amongst animals. Support is given through donations to registered charities whose work is in accordance with the aims and objectives of the Charity.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £48,652, which is below the stated policy target of £50,000 in liquid assets. The charity reported a net expenditure for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £7,976,396 to £8,176,301 (note: total net assets increased, but unrestricted income fund decreased significantly). The trustees confirm adequate assets are available to fulfill obligations.
What the accounts disclose
“Investment income is credited to the Income account when receivable.” — page 11
“The Trustees agree to a reserves policy of £50,000 in liquid assets.” — page 5
“Trustee Mrs S Williams (appointed by deed of appointment dated 6 June 2024) was a partner of Broadfield Law UK LLP in the period until 30 September 2024. Broadfield Law UK LLP charged net fees of £19,246 (2023 - £9,444) in respect of professional fees during the year. The Charity owed Broadfield Law UK LLP £7,560 (2023 - £1,408) at the balance sheet date. The Trustees are authorised by the Trust Deed to pay professional charges to Trustees engaged in a professional capacity on the instructions of the other Trustees.”
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2023) to "below" (FY2024).
Trustees
- ANGELA FOSSICK
- Louise Ann Hollins
- MICHAEL GOODBODY
- Sarah Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £237k | £425k |
| 31/12/2023 | £244k | £171k |
| 31/12/2022 | £229k | £264k |
| 31/12/2021 | £222k | £297k |
| 31/12/2020 | £211k | £278k |
Common questions
Is THE HAREBELL CENTENARY FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £48,652, which is below the stated policy target of £50,000 in liquid assets. The charity reported a net expenditure for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £7,976,396 to £8,176,301 (note: total net assets increased, but unrestricted income fund decreased significantly). The trustees confirm adequate assets are available to fulfill obligations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £183k |
| SAYSER DEVELOPMENTS LTD | 1 | £31k |
| MENDAN LIMITED | 1 | £27k |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | 1 | £20k |
| S C K CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| THE PATRICK & HELENA FROST FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE MICHAEL HELLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM
- THE HARBORNE PARISH LANDS CHARITY
- THE FFOREST UCHAF HORSE AND PONY REHABILITATION CENTRE CHARITABLE TRUST
- BEIS HAMEDRASH SHAAREI TEFILLAH
- SHERWOOD FOREST HOSPITALS GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HAREBELL CENTENARY FUND | £237k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE MICHAEL HELLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £271k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM | £834k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HARBORNE PARISH LANDS CHARITY | £2.0m | more than £60,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FFOREST UCHAF HORSE AND PONY REHABILITATION CENTRE CHARITABLE TRUST | £130k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEIS HAMEDRASH SHAAREI TEFILLAH | £133k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |