BUSINESS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP (UK) LTD
To advance the education of young people with particular regard to the development of applicable commercial and business skills and methods and other related matters.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £111,744 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £503,097. The trustees report that reserves equated to approximately three months of expenditure, which is below the agreed maximum policy target of 12 months. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from fees charged to provide young people with their education have increased from £1.66m to £1.86m.”
“At the 31st March 2025 the reserves of BEP equated to approximately 3 months of expenditure. The trustees have agreed a maximum level of reserves to be set at a maximum of 12 months of expenditure” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- STEVE WILKSchair
- KEITH ALAN BYFORD
- ROBIN TURBEFIELD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.9m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.7m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.3m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is BUSINESS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP (UK) LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £111,744 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £503,097. The trustees report that reserves equated to approximately three months of expenditure, which is below the agreed maximum policy target of 12 months. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Chegwidden & Co.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | 2 | £34k |
| FUND THEIR FUTURE | 1 | — |
| THE PARIVAR TRUST | 1 | £542k |
| GREENHAM TRUST LTD | 1 | £432k |
| BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £45k |
| The Origin Foundation | 1 | £30k |
| THE NISBET TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WILTSHIRE & SWINDON | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- 15BILLIONEBP
- Berkshire Youth LTD
- LONDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY COMMERCIAL EDUCATION TRUST
- SKILLS AND EDUCATION GROUP AWARDS LIMITED
- INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LIMITED
- ABLAZE A BUSINESS LEARNING ACTION ZONE FOR EDUCATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP (UK) LTD | £1.9m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| 15BILLIONEBP | £1.6m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| Berkshire Youth LTD | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY COMMERCIAL EDUCATION TRUST | £246k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SKILLS AND EDUCATION GROUP AWARDS LIMITED | £3.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LIMITED | £479k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |