BEARDER CHARITY
Relieve persons who are in a condition of poverty hardship and of distress arising therefrom who are permanently or temporarily resident Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale and to meet the need or give any new benefit to the people of Calderdale Benefit in any way other charitable institutions or charitable objects as the Trustees in their absolute discretion select even if outside Calderdale area
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is solely reliant on investment income and capital drawdown, with a reserves policy of distributing all income annually. The trustees report that the high volume of grant applications is eroding capital, and it is likely the charity will cease to exist by 2028.
What the accounts disclose
“It is now likely that the charity will have used all their funds by the end of the financial year 05/04/2028.” — page 3
“The following trustees were paid for services rendered to the charity:D Normanton (bookkeeping/Accountancy) - current year £4,960 - (2024 - £5,929) The Chairman Richard Smithies received honorariums of £2,250, and the trustees Brenden Mowforth received £350 and David Normanton £1,500 respectively.” — page 10
Trustees
- RICHARD SMITHIESchair
- BRENDAN MOWFORTH
- DAVID NORMANTON
- TREVOR SIMPSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £48k | £709k |
| 05/04/2024 | £68k | £844k |
| 05/04/2023 | £122k | £756k |
| 05/04/2022 | £90k | £639k |
| 05/04/2021 | £85k | £394k |
Common questions
Is BEARDER CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is solely reliant on investment income and capital drawdown, with a reserves policy of distributing all income annually. The trustees report that the high volume of grant applications is eroding capital, and it is likely the charity will cease to exist by 2028. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.