BASIS (REGISTRATION) LIMITED
Education/Training
Latest income
£3.2m
Latest spending
£3.0m
Registered
1999
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £718,902, which is below the charity's stated policy target of six months of running costs (at least £1.5m). The charity reported a net income of £257,520 and holds significant fixed asset investments, with the auditor confirming the going concern basis is appropriate.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Memberships (56% of income)
“Memberships 1,790,155” — page 21
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: six months of the cost of running the business (held: £719k)
“The policy, agreed in 2009, was to hold six months of the cost of running the business in reserves to meet unexpected demands on the charity which for 2024 is at least £1.5m.” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Sales to companies where S Melrose is a director
“Sales of £119,494 (2023: £Nil) were made to companies in which S Melrose is a director in common. At the balance sheet date £23,416 (2023: £Nil) remained due from these companies.” — page 27
“Sales of £71,547 and purchases of £852 (2023: £60,138 and £1,765) respectively were made to companies in which S Everett is a director in common. At the balance sheet date £7,247 (2023: £318) remained due” — page 27
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Sales to companies where S Everett is a director
“Sales of £119,494 (2023: £Nil) were made to companies in which S Melrose is a director in common. At the balance sheet date £23,416 (2023: £Nil) remained due from these companies.” — page 27
“Sales of £71,547 and purchases of £852 (2023: £60,138 and £1,765) respectively were made to companies in which S Everett is a director in common. At the balance sheet date £7,247 (2023: £318) remained due” — page 27
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Purchases for advisory work from J Moverley
“Sales of £119,494 (2023: £Nil) were made to companies in which S Melrose is a director in common. At the balance sheet date £23,416 (2023: £Nil) remained due from these companies.” — page 27
“Sales of £71,547 and purchases of £852 (2023: £60,138 and £1,765) respectively were made to companies in which S Everett is a director in common. At the balance sheet date £7,247 (2023: £318) remained due” — page 27
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Purchases from R Fenwick
“Sales of £119,494 (2023: £Nil) were made to companies in which S Melrose is a director in common. At the balance sheet date £23,416 (2023: £Nil) remained due from these companies.” — page 27
“Sales of £71,547 and purchases of £852 (2023: £60,138 and £1,765) respectively were made to companies in which S Everett is a director in common. At the balance sheet date £7,247 (2023: £318) remained due” — page 27
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Total income
£3.2m
Total spending
£3.0m
Reserves (reported)
£719k
Employees
30
Trustees
- David William Burgesschair
- Chris Clayton
- Dr Ruth Mann
- Ian Graham
- Jill Hewitt
- Jim Egan
- Mark Meadows
- Martin Ball
- Nigel Francis
- Paul Blackhurst
- Professor John Moverley
- ROBERT SIMISTER
- Thomas Arnold
- Wendy Gray
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £3.2m | £3.0m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.6m | £2.9m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.7m | £1.8m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.3m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.5m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is BASIS (REGISTRATION) LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £718,902, which is below the charity's stated policy target of six months of running costs (at least £1.5m). The charity reported a net income of £257,520 and holds significant fixed asset investments, with the auditor confirming the going concern basis is appropriate. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by UHY Hacker Young (Birmingham) LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LORD MAYOR'S APPEAL | 1 | £270k |
| FRIENDS OF BOYAN TRUST | 1 | £143k |
| THE DISTILLERS' CHARITY | 1 | £15k |
| BRUSHMILL LIMITED | 1 | £12k |
| GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| THE JOHN HORSEMAN TRUST | 1 | £5k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASIS (REGISTRATION) LIMITED | £3.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BANHAM FOUNDATION LIMITED | £216k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FORBES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £277k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EUROPEAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT | £1.1m | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | £2.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL NUMERACY | £2.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |