THE BURMA STAR MEMORIAL FUND
Latest income
£107k
Latest spending
£149k
Registered
2005
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £343,538, providing a buffer against the stated policy aim of maintaining sufficient funds for six months of commitments. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £73,068, driven by increased income and reduced running costs, resulting in total funds of £437,861.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: CU2 Limited
“During the year, the Charity was charged £14,035 (2023 - £15,107) for external consultancy fees (administrative support) and expenses by CU2 Limited, a company in which Mark Cann is a director and Mrs E Cann, wife of Mark Cann, is also a director and the only shareholder.” — page 21
“During the year, the Charity was charged £33,002 (2023 - £36,857) for external consultancy fees (charity management) and expenses by ChariAdmin Ltd, a company to which Mark Cann, alongside his wife, Mrs E Cann, are the only directors and shareholders.” — page 21
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: ChariAdmin Ltd
“During the year, the Charity was charged £14,035 (2023 - £15,107) for external consultancy fees (administrative support) and expenses by CU2 Limited, a company in which Mark Cann is a director and Mrs E Cann, wife of Mark Cann, is also a director and the only shareholder.” — page 21
“During the year, the Charity was charged £33,002 (2023 - £36,857) for external consultancy fees (charity management) and expenses by ChariAdmin Ltd, a company to which Mark Cann, alongside his wife, Mrs E Cann, are the only directors and shareholders.” — page 21
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: British Forces Foundation
“During the year, the Charity was charged £14,035 (2023 - £15,107) for external consultancy fees (administrative support) and expenses by CU2 Limited, a company in which Mark Cann is a director and Mrs E Cann, wife of Mark Cann, is also a director and the only shareholder.” — page 21
“During the year, the Charity was charged £33,002 (2023 - £36,857) for external consultancy fees (charity management) and expenses by ChariAdmin Ltd, a company to which Mark Cann, alongside his wife, Mrs E Cann, are the only directors and shareholders.” — page 21
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2021)
Total income
£502k
Total spending
£242k
Cost of raising funds
£33k
Reserves (reported)
£294k
Employees
3
Trustees
- Lord MARK WILLIAM RAWDON SLIMchair
- JEREMY ARCHER
- Lieutenant Colonel Retd Paul Corden
- REAR ADMIRAL CHRISTOPHER CLAYTON
- Vikas Krishan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £107k | £149k |
| 31/03/2024 | £168k | £109k |
| 31/03/2023 | £127k | £105k |
| 31/03/2022 | £68k | £182k |
| 31/03/2021 | £502k | £242k |
Common questions
Is THE BURMA STAR MEMORIAL FUND financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £343,538, providing a buffer against the stated policy aim of maintaining sufficient funds for six months of commitments. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £73,068, driven by increased income and reduced running costs, resulting in total funds of £437,861. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BURMA STAR MEMORIAL FUND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BURMA STAR MEMORIAL FUND as a grant recipient include PETER STORMONTH DARLING CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PETER STORMONTH DARLING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 20/06/2007 | £10k | "The Burma Star Association Assist Men And Women Associated With The Burma Campaigns. The Project Will Enable The Group To Travel To London" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/04/2007 | £5k | "A Project By This Veterans Group In Tiverton, Devon To Arrange A Re-Union Of Members, Along With A Remembrance Parade And Church Service. Th" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 21/06/2006 | £2k | "The Association Aims To Relieve Hardship And Distress Amongst Those Who Served During The Burma Campaign In 1939 - 1945, And Their Widows, W" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 30/03/2006 | £500 | "Members Of The Group Will Visit The Association'S Memorial In Staffordshire." |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/08/2005 | £65 | "Burma Star Association Nottingham Branch Have Been Awarded A Grant To Help Commemorate The 60th Anniversary Of The End Of Ww2. They Will Tra" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/08/2005 | £100 | "Gloucester Burma Star Association Branch Have Been Awarded A Grant To Help Celebrate The 60th Anniversary Of The End Of Ww2. They Will Have" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/08/2005 | £67 | "The Burma Star Association - Northern Ireland Branch Will Use Their Award To Carry Out A Commemorative Reminiscence Lunch In Celebration Of" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/08/2005 | £213 | "South West Area Burma Star Association Have Been Awarded A Grant To Help Commemorate The 60th Anniversary Of The End Of Ww2 And Vj Day. They" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 01/08/2005 | £112 | "A Project To Commemorate The 60th Anniversary Of The End Of Ww2 With The Provision Of A Memorial Service And Commemoration Lunch For The Ben" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 01/08/2005 | £137 | "A Project To Commemorate The Events Leading To The End Of Ww2 With The Provision Of A Series Of Activities Including A Vj Memorial Service," |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 22/07/2005 | £48 | "An Award Has Been Made To The Burma Star Association Bradford Branch To Allow Them To Undertake A Trip To The Eden Camp War Museum In Order" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/07/2005 | £104 | "The Worthing & District Of The Burma Star Association Will Use Their Award To Hold A Reunion To Mark The Date When Fighting Stopped On The B" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/07/2005 | £393 | "An Award Has Been Made To The Burma Star Association Herts, Cambridge And Essex Borders Branch To Allow Them To Host A 60th Anniversary Comm" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/07/2005 | £48 | "An Award Has Been Made To The Burma Star Association Leeds Branch To Allow Them To Hold A 1940'S Themed Commemorative Dinner In Celebration" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/07/2005 | £54 | "The Dewsbury Branch Of The Burma Star Association Will Use Their Award To Hold A 60th Anniversary Reunion And A Commemoration Service." |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/06/2005 | £97 | "A Project To Commemorate The Events Leading To The End Of Ww2 With The Provision Of A Series Of Activities Including A Commemorative Dinner" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/06/2005 | £2k | "Elderly Members With Limited Resources Will Be Able To Attend Commemorative Parades And Events." |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 01/06/2005 | £231 | "This Group Will Use Their Award To Hold A Celebration To Mark The 60th Anniversary Of The End Of The Second World War. The Event Will Involv" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 31/05/2005 | £348 | "A Project To Commemorate The 60th Anniversary Of The End Of Ww2 With The Provision Of A Reunion Event For The Benefit Of Members Of This Gro" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 31/05/2005 | £280 | "A Project To Commemorate The Events Leading To The End Of Ww2 With The Provision Of An Opportunity For Members Of This Group Based In Exeter" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 31/05/2005 | £113 | "The West Sussex Branch Of The Burma Star Association Will Use An Award To Attend A Reunion Parade Of Standards At Horse Guards Parade, And A" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/05/2005 | £487 | "The Blackpool And Fylde Branch Of The Burma Star Association Have Been Awarded A Grant To Enable Their Members To Attend The 60th Anniversar" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 28/04/2005 | £135 | "The South East London Branch Of The Burma Star Association Will Use An Award To Provide A Commemorative And Celebration Event For The 60th A" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/04/2005 | £64 | "The Shropshire Branch Of The Burma Star Association Will Use Their Award To Hold A Commemoration Service Followed By A Lunch For Branch Memb" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 25/02/2005 | £147 | "A Project To Commemorate The Events Leading To The End Of Ww2 With The Provision Of A Reunion For The Benefit Of Members Of This Group Based" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ARMY DEPENDANTS' TRUST | 1 | £2.5m |
| WARRANT OFFICERS' & SERGEANTS' MESS SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERS | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE REME CHARITY | 1 | £178k |
| ROYAL ARTILLERY CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £159k |
| THE RIFLES BENEVOLENT TRUST | 1 | £120k |
| P F CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £80k |
| THE ROYAL WELSH REGIMENTAL WELFARE AND BENEVOLENCE FOUNDATION | 1 | £69k |
| THE CAMELLIA FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |