OPEN AWARDS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group generated a total surplus of £135,449 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £4,699,917. The trustees consider these reserves sufficient to maintain operational continuity and safeguard charitable purposes, noting that the existing policy is reviewed annually to ensure sustainability. Per the trustees' report, the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Captain Benjamin Cowling-Monks
- Claire Blanchard
- Clare Webster
- Dr Anthony Ronald Rayworth
- Dr Fern Chantele Carter
- Dr Harm van Zalinge
- Graeme Carter
- Julie Elizabeth Armitage
- Mathew Bennett
- Sheila Patricia Clark
- Vicki Clare Stott
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £2.7m | £2.7m |
| 31/07/2024 | £3.1m | £3.2m |
| 31/07/2023 | £2.4m | £2.6m |
| 31/07/2022 | £3.1m | £2.4m |
| 31/07/2021 | £2.9m | £1.8m |
Common questions
Is OPEN AWARDS financially healthy?
The accounts state that the group generated a total surplus of £135,449 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £4,699,917. The trustees consider these reserves sufficient to maintain operational continuity and safeguard charitable purposes, noting that the existing policy is reviewed annually to ensure sustainability. Per the trustees' report, the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by DSG Audit.