BRISTOL CHARITIES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £148,255 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to investment valuation losses and the absence of a prior-year grant release. However, the charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £3,006,642, which significantly exceeds its stated reserves policy target of £631,000. The trustees have determined that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Taking the above into account, Trustees have determined that an appropriate level of free reserves is shown as follows; £ Six months of projected Head Office costs (i) 342,000 One month of projected housing costs (ii) 90,000 One month of projected Vassall Centre costs (ii) 27,000 One year of housing sinking fund contributions (iii) 172,000 631,000” — page 16
“During the year the charity received £3,875 (2024: £34,500) in grant income from Feeding Bristol (registered charity number 1177585), a charity of which J Mines, CEO of Bristol Charities, and Andrew Street, Chair of trustees at Bristol Charities, are trustees.” — page 60
“During the year the charity made purchases of £1,479 (2024: £2,000) from, and sales of £11,000 (2024: £nil) to, FareShare South West (a trading name of Community Initiatives South West Ltd) a charity of which Andrew Street, Chair of trustees at Bristol Charities, is a trustee.” — page 60
“During the year the charity received £3,875 (2024: £34,500) in grant income from Feeding Bristol (registered charity number 1177585), a charity of which J Mines, CEO of Bristol Charities, and Andrew Street, Chair of trustees at Bristol Charities, are trustees.” — page 60
“During the year the charity made purchases of £1,479 (2024: £2,000) from, and sales of £11,000 (2024: £nil) to, FareShare South West (a trading name of Community Initiatives South West Ltd) a charity of which Andrew Street, Chair of trustees at Bristol Charities, is a trustee.” — page 60
“Full actuarial valuations for the schemes were carried out with an effective date of 30 September 2023. These valuations showed assets of £86.2m (SVSPS) and £514.9m (GP3), liabilities of £88.2m (SVSPS) and £531.0m (GP3) giving deficits of £2.0m (SVSPS) and £16.1m (GP3).” — page 55
“Orchard Homes Design and Build Ltd (OHDB) was incorporated on 9 November 2015 to provide design and construction services to Orchard Homes. Bristol Charities owns 100% of the share capital of Orchard Homes Design and Build Ltd.” — page 59
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- ANDREW STREETchair
- Andrew Guise Mennell MSc MCIH
- Anita Nkolisa Woodburn
- Be McCarroll
- Christian James Porter
- Emma-Jane Louise Dalley
- Karen Rachel Jones
- Keith Anthony Hicks
- Olivia Lettice Spencer BSc RIBA
- PAULA CARDWELL
- Rachel Mary Howell
- Robert James Yeandle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.9m | £2.9m |
| 31/03/2024 | £3.5m | £2.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.3m | £2.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.1m | £2.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.9m | £2.0m |
Common questions
Is BRISTOL CHARITIES financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £148,255 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to investment valuation losses and the absence of a prior-year grant release. However, the charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £3,006,642, which significantly exceeds its stated reserves policy target of £631,000. The trustees have determined that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Bishop Fleming Audit Limited.
Who funds BRISTOL CHARITIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRISTOL CHARITIES as a grant recipient include FEEDING BRISTOL.
Shared trustees with funders
- ANDREW STREET — trustee here and at FEEDING BRISTOL
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FEEDING BRISTOL | FY2024 | £35k |