THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF LEARNING DISABILITIES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group reported a net surplus of £340,458 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total consolidated reserves increasing to £1,195,082. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £1,032,630, which equates to 4.1 months of operating expenditure against a policy target of three months. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the group's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The target free reserves for all of the group charities should be three months’ of full budgeted operational costs.” — page 26
“Bild ACT - Bild recharges expenditure to Bild ACT for shared services received via a service level agreement and receives a reduction in costs for the initial set up of Bild ACT. During the period received totaled £372,644 (2024: £350,393). As at March 31 March 2025, £65,009 (2024: £110,885) was outstanding.” — page 48
“Bild RRN - Bild recharges expenditure to Bild RRN for shared services received via a service level agreement. During the period income received totaled £163,238 (2024: £203,930). As at 31 March 2025, £30,696 (2024: £4,665 owed by RRN) was owing to Bild.” — page 48
“Bild ACT - Bild recharges expenditure to Bild ACT for shared services received via a service level agreement and receives a reduction in costs for the initial set up of Bild ACT. During the period received totaled £372,644 (2024: £350,393). As at March 31 March 2025, £65,009 (2024: £110,885) was outstanding.” — page 48
“Bild RRN - Bild recharges expenditure to Bild RRN for shared services received via a service level agreement. During the period income received totaled £163,238 (2024: £203,930). As at 31 March 2025, £30,696 (2024: £4,665 owed by RRN) was owing to Bild.” — page 48
“Bild ACT - Bild recharges expenditure to Bild ACT for shared services received via a service level agreement and receives a reduction in costs for the initial set up of Bild ACT. During the period received totaled £372,644 (2024: £350,393). As at March 31 March 2025, £65,009 (2024: £110,885) was outstanding.” — page 48
“Bild RRN - Bild recharges expenditure to Bild RRN for shared services received via a service level agreement. During the period income received totaled £163,238 (2024: £203,930). As at 31 March 2025, £30,696 (2024: £4,665 owed by RRN) was owing to Bild.” — page 48
“Bild ACT - Bild recharges expenditure to Bild ACT for shared services received via a service level agreement and receives a reduction in costs for the initial set up of Bild ACT. During the period received totaled £372,644 (2024: £350,393). As at March 31 March 2025, £65,009 (2024: £110,885) was outstanding.” — page 48
“Bild RRN - Bild recharges expenditure to Bild RRN for shared services received via a service level agreement. During the period income received totaled £163,238 (2024: £203,930). As at 31 March 2025, £30,696 (2024: £4,665 owed by RRN) was owing to Bild.” — page 48
“The subsidiary charities are used for non-primary purpose trading activities. All activities have been consolidated on a line by line basis in the statement of financial activities.” — page 49
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Fiona Mary Ritchiechair
- Andrea Wiggins
- David O'Brien
- Dr ASHOK ROY
- Dr Jean O'Hara
- Kevin Elliott
- Lara Holland
- Matthew Prothero
- Teresa Sargent
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £3.4m | £3.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.6m | £2.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.3m | £2.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.0m | £1.9m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.4m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF LEARNING DISABILITIES financially healthy?
The accounts state that the group reported a net surplus of £340,458 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total consolidated reserves increasing to £1,195,082. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £1,032,630, which equates to 4.1 months of operating expenditure against a policy target of three months. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the group's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SIR JEREMIAH COLMAN GIFT TRUST | 1 | £4k |