HEALTH BEHAVIOUR GROUP

Registered charity 1116532 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as APAUSE, HBG, SRE PROJECT

Our primary concern is promoting sexual health among young people by encouraging more rewarding relationships. Resources and programmes designed by the Health Behaviour Group are used mainly in educational settings but have been adapted to a variety of contexts. We specialise in peer-led and multi-agency approaches with participatory, group-learning styles often involving dramatic conventions.

Objects

(3.) THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ("THE OBJECTS") ARE THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH BY: (3.1) THE DEVELOPMENT , PROVISION AND EVALUATION OF INTERVENTIONS TO ASSIST THE PUBLIC, AND IN PARTICULAR YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF BEHAVIOURS, THAT WILL ENHANCE THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH;(3.2) RESEARCH INTO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EDUCATION ABOUT HEALTH UPON THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE PUBLIC AND IN PARTICULAR UPON CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE PUBLICATION OF THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH; AND (3.3) THE PROVISION OF ADVICE UPON ALL ASPECTS OF HEALTH BEHAVIOUR.

Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · Arts/culture/heritage/science · Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£54k
Latest spending
£44k
Registered
2006
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £9,856 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total incoming resources of £54,000 and total expenditure of £44,144. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £33,792, supported by the principal donor's covenant to contribute funds as required. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: Reserves are not considered necessary as the principal donor has covenanted to contribute funds to the charity as and when required. (held: £34k)
“Reserves are not considered necessary as the principal donor has covenanted to contribute funds to the charity as and when required.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations received from trustees
“This year, donations of £54,000 have been received from the trustees. (2024 £54,955)” — page 16
“Governance costs are in respect of the accountancy fees. Costs in relation to the preparation of the accounts have been charged to Chalmers HB Chartered Accountants of which Tony Paine, one of the trustees, is a Director.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Accountancy fees paid to firm where a trustee is a director
“This year, donations of £54,000 have been received from the trustees. (2024 £54,955)” — page 16
“Governance costs are in respect of the accountancy fees. Costs in relation to the preparation of the accounts have been charged to Chalmers HB Chartered Accountants of which Tony Paine, one of the trustees, is a Director.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Malawi · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/07/2025£54k£44k
31/07/2024£55k£34k
31/07/2023£25k£41k
31/07/2022£66k£43k
31/07/2021£75k£73k

Common questions

Is HEALTH BEHAVIOUR GROUP financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £9,856 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total incoming resources of £54,000 and total expenditure of £44,144. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £33,792, supported by the principal donor's covenant to contribute funds as required. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.