Besson Street Trust
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with total net assets of £5,180,184, representing a surplus for the year. The trustees report that free reserves equated to 6.8 months of forecast annual expenditure, which exceeds their stated policy target of three months. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“During 2024/25 there were no sta paid more than £60,000.” — page 16
“it is our policy that we maintain free reserves amounting to at least three months of running costs in our main bank account.” — page 16
Trustees
- Benoit Heynderickx
- Christine Anne Banks
- Dr Aaminah Sadiah Verity
- Emma Lawsen
- JOHN LUMLEY
- Jacob Berger
- Janet Bygrave
- Magnus James Dante Copps
- Matthew Gerry
- Ramparie O'Shea
- Sarah Jean Taylor
- Wendy Braithwaite
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £328k | £317k |
| 31/03/2024 | £347k | £344k |
| 31/03/2023 | £328k | £341k |
| 31/03/2022 | £306k | £359k |
| 31/03/2021 | £400k | £436k |
Common questions
Is Besson Street Trust financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with total net assets of £5,180,184, representing a surplus for the year. The trustees report that free reserves equated to 6.8 months of forecast annual expenditure, which exceeds their stated policy target of three months. The auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Goldwins Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of Besson Street Trust earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 2 | £20k |
| Point North Community Foundation | 1 | £882k |
| THIRTY PERCY FOUNDATION | 1 | £88k |
| NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £29k |
| THE CRUCIBLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE NISBET TRUST | 1 | £17k |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |