BLISS FAMILY CHARITY
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £81,996 at the year end, derived from £194,570 in income and £184,260 in charitable expenditure. The trustees consider the charity well-placed to manage its business risks successfully for at least the next twelve months, citing strong levels of cash and unrestricted funds. The charity relies principally on donations from its trustees, Mr D M Bliss and Mrs V D Bliss, who provided £139,000 during the year.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, donations totalling £139,000 (2023 : £220,000) were received from Mr D M and Mrs V D Bliss, Trustees of the Bliss Family Charity. A balance of £Nil (2023 : £10,765), was owed by Mr D M and Mrs V D Bliss at 31 March 2024, as shown within debtors.” — page 18
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?
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £81,996 at the year end, derived from £194,570 in income and £184,260 in charitable expenditure. The trustees consider the charity well-placed to manage its business risks successfully for at least the next twelve months, citing strong levels of cash and unrestricted funds. The charity relies principally on donations from its trustees, Mr D M Bliss and Mrs V D Bliss, who provided £139,000 during the year. Its FY2024 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 ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £25k |
| THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE THOMAS J HORNE MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £16k |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £12k |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| DAVID LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £9k |