Becht Foundation
The trustees shall hold the fund and its income for such charities/charitable purposes, throughout the world, as the trustees shall determine, in particular the preservation and restoration of biodiversity and humanitarian aid for the young and disadvantaged. Educational programmes supporting the key areas of focus are also considered.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at $475,042,512, which the Trustees regard as free reserves adequate to cover future grant-making plans. The charity reported a net incoming resource of $13,208,877, driven by significant investment returns, and confirms it is a going concern with no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned between $250,000 and $260,000 during the year and one between $90,000 and $100,000” — page 22
“One employee earned between $250,000 and $260,000 during the year and one between $90,000 and $100,000” — page 22
“Rawlinson & Hunter received $44,702 during the year (year to 31 December 2023: $42,511) for the provision of secretarial and accountancy services for the year. Certain partners of Rawlinson & Hunter are also directors of the R&H Trust Co (UK) Ltd.” — page 26
“On 1 November 2021 the Trustees entered into an agreement with Bansk Group LLP to review and analyse Environmental, Social and Governance matters as required. Certain Trustees of the Foundation are also members of Bansk Group LLP. As at year end, Bansk Group LLP had incurred costs of $154,517 exclusive of VAT, all of which was paid to the Foundation” — page 20
“Rawlinson & Hunter received $44,702 during the year (year to 31 December 2023: $42,511) for the provision of secretarial and accountancy services for the year. Certain partners of Rawlinson & Hunter are also directors of the R&H Trust Co (UK) Ltd.” — page 26
“On 1 November 2021 the Trustees entered into an agreement with Bansk Group LLP to review and analyse Environmental, Social and Governance matters as required. Certain Trustees of the Foundation are also members of Bansk Group LLP. As at year end, Bansk Group LLP had incurred costs of $154,517 exclusive of VAT, all of which was paid to the Foundation” — page 20
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from $210,001 - $220,000 (FY2023) to $250,001 - $260,000 (FY2024).
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (FY2023) → 2 (FY2024).
In the news
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- ANN MARIE BECHT
- David Poulter
- Kevin Becht
- LAMBERTUS JONANNES HERMANUS BECHT
- Natalie Becht
- R&H Trust Co (UK) Limited
- Sebastian Becht
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £8.5m | £11.2m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.5m | £9.3m |
| 31/12/2022 | £5.8m | £9.4m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.9m | £7.9m |
| 31/12/2020 | £4.4m | £6.1m |
Common questions
Is Becht Foundation financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at $475,042,512, which the Trustees regard as free reserves adequate to cover future grant-making plans. The charity reported a net incoming resource of $13,208,877, driven by significant investment returns, and confirms it is a going concern with no material uncertainties. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Martlet Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of Becht Foundation earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the $250,001 - $260,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| WHITEHEAD MONCKTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becht Foundation | £8.5m | $250,001 - $260,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PERIVOLI FOUNDATION | £3.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ABDALLA FOUNDATION | £220k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE OCTOPUS FOUNDATION | £329k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION | £267k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HUMAN PRACTICE FOUNDATION UK | £184k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |