BRENT IRISH ADVISORY SERVICE
Registered charity 1059801 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BIAS
The company is a charity striving to relieve poverty, disadvantage and social exclusion among vulnerable Irish people locally in Brent and across Britain. To achieve this BIAS provides a range of advice, information, support, recreational and welfare facilities, as well as contributing to local and national developments affecting the client group.
Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Accommodation/housing · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £194,991, which exceeds the charity's stated policy target of six months' running costs (£176,000). The charity reported a surplus for the year and secured continued funding from the Emigrant Support Programme, indicating a solid financial position with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Emigrant Support Programme (Ireland) (45% of income)
“The Emigrant Support Programme (Ireland) provided 34.3% of BIAS funding for 2024-25 period.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: six months' running costs (held: £195k)
“The Management Committee is committed to a policy of achieving general reserves equivalent to six months' running costs. BIAS's current designated reserve level is £176,000, which is equivalent to six months running costs.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee travel reimbursement
“During the year one trustee was reimbursed a total of £153 for travel expenses.” — page 32
“M McGing is the Director and was reimbursed £10,474 for expenses paid on behalf of the charity.” — page 32
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Director expense reimbursement
“During the year one trustee was reimbursed a total of £153 for travel expenses.” — page 32
“M McGing is the Director and was reimbursed £10,474 for expenses paid on behalf of the charity.” — page 32
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Simpson Wreford LLP. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- National Lottery Community Fund — “National Lottery Community Fund” (source page)
- Emigrant Support Programme — “Emigrant Support Programme” (source page)
- Eddie O'Kane
- Jarlath O'Hara
- Kay Boland
- Mairead Liston
- Peter Benson
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Barnet · Brent · Camden · City Of Westminster · Ealing · Hammersmith And Fulham · Harrow · Hillingdon
Income and spending
Common questions
Is BRENT IRISH ADVISORY SERVICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £194,991, which exceeds the charity's stated policy target of six months' running costs (£176,000). The charity reported a surplus for the year and secured continued funding from the Emigrant Support Programme, indicating a solid financial position with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Simpson Wreford LLP.
Who funds BRENT IRISH ADVISORY SERVICE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRENT IRISH ADVISORY SERVICE as a grant recipient include THE IRELAND FUND OF GREAT BRITAIN, LONDON CATALYST.
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