THE EDWARD BETHAM FRIENDS ASSOCIATION
WE ORGANISE SUMMER FAIRS, JUNIOR DISCOS AND PROVIDE TEA AND COFFEE MORNINGS. WE HAVE A PENSIONER'S CHRISTMAS TEA AND PROVIDE TEA AND COFFEE FOR CHURCH MASSES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £18,517 for the year ended 31 August 2025, reversing a deficit from the previous year. Per the Treasurer's report, unrestricted funds are approximately £30,005, which exceeds the stated reserves policy target of £5,000. The charity maintains a strong financial position with sufficient cash reserves to meet short-term commitments.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to maintain a minimum level of unrestricted reserves of £5,000 to ensure sufficient funds are available to support planned activities and fundraising events, and to meet any short-term financial commitments.” — page 6
Trustees
- Jaroslava Braunsteinovachair
- Alla Kashif
- Caroline Chamberlain
- Charlie Sims
- Cherelle Bovell-Phillips
- Fay Herbus
- Jane Gee
- Julienne Tang
- Linda Laryea
- Magdalena Brulinska
- Pritpal Daddi-Mavadia
- Radosveta Karpuzova
- Reshma Kharvi
- Shinika Kelly-Flanders
- Syeda Shamsa Jaffri
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £30k | £12k |
| 31/08/2024 | £25k | £29k |
| 31/08/2023 | £17k | £24k |
| 31/08/2022 | £14k | £8k |
| 31/08/2021 | £6k | £2k |
Common questions
Is THE EDWARD BETHAM FRIENDS ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £18,517 for the year ended 31 August 2025, reversing a deficit from the previous year. Per the Treasurer's report, unrestricted funds are approximately £30,005, which exceeds the stated reserves policy target of £5,000. The charity maintains a strong financial position with sufficient cash reserves to meet short-term commitments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.