BRADFORD GUILD OF HELP
The objects of the charity are to promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in the local government district of Bradford. In particular the advancement of education, the furtherance of health and the support of social activities. Having due regard to the guidance of public benefits, by the charity commission.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves decreased to £7,067, a significant drop from £38,612 in the prior year, driven by a reduction in grant income from the Daisy Bank Playing Field Fund. The charity reports a net current account expense for the year and expresses hope that future grants will continue to enable it to meet its charitable objectives. Total funds increased slightly to £429,067 due to investment performance, but unrestricted reserves remain low relative to the previous year's levels.
What the accounts disclose
“Grant from Daisy Bank Playing Field 70,000”
“Free reserves have decreased to £7,067 (2024: £38,612).”
“It is hoped that grants from the Daisy Bank Playing Field Fund will continue in 2026 to enable Bradford Guild of Help to continue its charitable objectives in the year and beyond.” — page 3
Trustees
- BERNARD HUGH STERN
- Gordon Charles Nicholson
- LAURENCE TORDOFF MANN
- SIMON BLAKELEY
- SIMON HENRI DENNIS
- STEPHEN FLEMING
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £76k | £83k |
| 31/12/2024 | £219k | £271k |
| 31/12/2023 | £9k | £29k |
| 31/12/2022 | £38k | £39k |
| 31/12/2021 | £59k | £87k |
Common questions
Is BRADFORD GUILD OF HELP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves decreased to £7,067, a significant drop from £38,612 in the prior year, driven by a reduction in grant income from the Daisy Bank Playing Field Fund. The charity reports a net current account expense for the year and expresses hope that future grants will continue to enable it to meet its charitable objectives. Total funds increased slightly to £429,067 due to investment performance, but unrestricted reserves remain low relative to the previous year's levels. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LOCAL TRUST | 2 | £459k |
| THE BOOTH CHARITIES | 2 | £57k |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 1 | £1.5m |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £370k |
| SIR HALLEY STEWART TRUST | 1 | £90k |
| THE HARRY & MARY FOUNDATION | 1 | £55k |
| THE HEALTH FOUNDATION | 1 | £38k |
| The Keith Howard Foundation | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- BRADFORD DISTRICT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- BRADFORD DISTRICT CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- BRADFORD HOSPITALS CHARITY
- BETTER COMMUNITIES BRADFORD
- COMMUNITY ACTION BRADFORD & DISTRICT LTD.
- CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX (SALFORD)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRADFORD GUILD OF HELP | £76k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| BRADFORD DISTRICT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £618k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRADFORD DISTRICT CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | £215k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRADFORD HOSPITALS CHARITY | £357k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BETTER COMMUNITIES BRADFORD | £435k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY ACTION BRADFORD & DISTRICT LTD. | £1.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |