BETHSHAN SHELTERED HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £26,466 for the year ended 31 March 2025, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit of £171,243. Total funds carried forward stood at £1,827,020, with free reserves of £468,243 falling below the stated policy target of approximately £650,000. The trustees identified material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to reserves no longer meeting policy targets and reliance on securing future funding stability.
What the accounts disclose
“The level of reserves was set at 3 months operating costs several years ago - this currently equates to approximately £650,000, however, we have been unable to maintain sufficient funds to meet this policy.” — page 6
“The assessment of the trustees is that the charity is a going concern, but there are material uncertainties relating to its ability to continue as a going concern.” — page 6
“The remuneration paid to Mr. L Allen for the year ended 31st March 2025 amounted to £7,195 (2024 £7,422) and is included in governance wages.” — page 24
“During this year Hope Church (Newtown) provided chaplaincy services amounting to £2,223 (2024 £1,307). No amounts were outstanding at the year end (2024 nil). Hope Church (Newtown) has directors/trustees in common.” — page 28
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- LESLIE ALLENchair
- ALAN LESLIE HEWITT
- EDWARD TIMOTHY COOMBER
- Heather Yvonne Wenban
- JOHN DAVID SMITH
- MICHAEL ALLPORT
- Rev DENISE CURGENVEN
- Rev SIMON CURGENVEN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.7m | £2.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.4m | £2.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.0m | £2.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.9m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.8m | £1.8m |
Common questions
Is BETHSHAN SHELTERED HOUSING ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £26,466 for the year ended 31 March 2025, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit of £171,243. Total funds carried forward stood at £1,827,020, with free reserves of £468,243 falling below the stated policy target of approximately £650,000. The trustees identified material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to reserves no longer meeting policy targets and reliance on securing future funding stability. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by D.R.E. & Co. (Audit) Limited.