BLISS FAMILY CHARITY
To support educational establishments for children under 18 years of age in Africa and to support families with children on that continent in need of food,shelter,healthcare and sustenance.PLEASE NOTE WE CAN NO LONGER ACCEPT ANY NEW APPLICATIONS FOR SUPPORT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £112,406 at the year end, derived primarily from donations. The trustees confirmed that the charity is prepared on a going concern basis, citing strong levels of cash and unrestricted funds as evidence of its ability to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, donations totalling £187,292 (2024 : £139,000) were received from Mr D M and Mrs V D Bliss, Trustees of the Bliss Family Charity.” — page 15
“During the year, donations totalling £187,292 (2024 : £139,000) were received from Mr D M and Mrs V D Bliss, Trustees of the Bliss Family Charity.” — page 15
Trustees
- MR D M BLISS
- VANDA DENISE BLISS
- William Mellor
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £235k | £239k |
| 31/03/2024 | £195k | £184k |
| 31/03/2023 | £264k | £247k |
| 31/03/2022 | £209k | £190k |
| 31/03/2021 | £202k | £303k |
Common questions
Is BLISS FAMILY CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £112,406 at the year end, derived primarily from donations. The trustees confirmed that the charity is prepared on a going concern basis, citing strong levels of cash and unrestricted funds as evidence of its ability to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sumer Auditco Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £264k |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | 1 | £29k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £25k |
| THE THOMAS J HORNE MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £23k |
| ROTARY CLUB OF STURMINSTER NEWTON TRUST FUND | 1 | £2k |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| SSP FOUNDATION | 1 | £500 |
| THE ANCASTER TRUST | 1 | £300 |
Charities like this
- SEAN DEVEREUX CHILDREN'S FUND
- SWANLAND EDUCATION AFRICA TRUST
- GIVE TO ORPHANS
- THE CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST
- THE SHANLEY CHARITABLE TRUST
- WITH LOVE ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLISS FAMILY CHARITY | £235k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SEAN DEVEREUX CHILDREN'S FUND | £213k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SWANLAND EDUCATION AFRICA TRUST | £103k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| GIVE TO ORPHANS | £177k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST | £9.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SHANLEY CHARITABLE TRUST | £224k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |