THE BOWKETT FAMILY FOUNDATION
We offer accommodation at the seaside for respite for carers and poor vulnerable people with the advice of the St. Vincents de Paul Society in the Anglia Diocese of The Roman Catholic Church.
Objects
1 TO PROVIDE GRANT FUNDING TO BODIES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE IN PARTICULAR BY REASON OF THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH OR THE SAVING OF LIVES, OR THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE.2 SUBJECT TO 1 ABOVE, THE PROVISION OF GRANT FUNDING FOR SUCH PURPOSES AS ARE CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £1,206,364, which the Trustees consider adequate based on their annual review of future needs and income expectations. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £26,582 for the year, driven by investment gains and income exceeding charitable and fundraising expenditures. The Trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis without noting any material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity has a reserves policy whereby adequate reserves are maintained, taking into account its analysis of future needs and opportunities, and having regard to expectations of future levels of income and expenditure.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- ALAN BOWKETT
- ALEXANDRA MONA BOWKETT
- CAMILLA NEALE BOWKETT
- JOY BOWKETT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £29k | £14k |
| 05/04/2024 | £26k | £18k |
| 05/04/2023 | £16k | £15k |
| 05/04/2022 | £13k | £18k |
| 05/04/2021 | £13k | £26k |
Common questions
Is THE BOWKETT FAMILY FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £1,206,364, which the Trustees consider adequate based on their annual review of future needs and income expectations. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £26,582 for the year, driven by investment gains and income exceeding charitable and fundraising expenditures. The Trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis without noting any material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.