BIG BEN TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased from £2,473,679 to £2,418,154, resulting in a net expenditure of £55,525 for the year. Free reserves, defined as net current assets, stood at £83,430, which the trustees consider an acceptable level given the charity's limited financial obligations. The charity is funded primarily by rental income and donations, with significant investment assets held at fair value.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees have resolved to maintain a minimum reserve roughly equal to the net current assets of the charity”
“Mr D M Benedikt, a trustee of Big Ben Trust, is also a director and shareholder of Dowsett Estates Ltd. At the end of the year the charity owed Dowsett Estates Ltd £12,632.” — page 18
“Mr D M Benedikt, a trustee of Big Ben Trust, is also a trustee of Etz Chaim. During the year, Big Ben Trust donated £138,000 to Etz Chaim.” — page 18
“Mr D M Benedikt, a trustee of Big Ben Trust, is also a director and shareholder of Dowsett Estates Ltd. At the end of the year the charity owed Dowsett Estates Ltd £12,632.” — page 18
“Mr D M Benedikt, a trustee of Big Ben Trust, is also a trustee of Etz Chaim. During the year, Big Ben Trust donated £138,000 to Etz Chaim.” — page 18
“Mr D M Benedikt, a trustee of Big Ben Trust, is also a director and shareholder of Dowsett Estates Ltd. At the end of the year the charity owed Dowsett Estates Ltd £12,632.” — page 18
“Mr D M Benedikt, a trustee of Big Ben Trust, is also a trustee of Etz Chaim. During the year, Big Ben Trust donated £138,000 to Etz Chaim.” — page 18
Trustees
- DAVID MENASHE BENEDIKT
- ISAAC GLAUSIUS
- MOSHE BENEDIKT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £205k | £258k |
| 31/03/2024 | £197k | £455k |
| 31/03/2023 | £173k | £123k |
| 31/03/2022 | £133k | £112k |
| 31/03/2021 | £95k | £68k |
Common questions
Is BIG BEN TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased from £2,473,679 to £2,418,154, resulting in a net expenditure of £55,525 for the year. Free reserves, defined as net current assets, stood at £83,430, which the trustees consider an acceptable level given the charity's limited financial obligations. The charity is funded primarily by rental income and donations, with significant investment assets held at fair value. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BIG BEN TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BIG BEN TRUST as a grant recipient include YEPHESS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YEPHESS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £30k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 2 | £763k |
| HEICHAL HATORAH FOUNDATION | 1 | £355k |
| KEREN ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £188k |
| TRUMROS LIMITED | 1 | £142k |
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £102k |
| CHASDEI YITZOK CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £74k |
| CHASEHAWK LIMITED | 1 | £65k |
| CARLEE LTD | 1 | £50k |