THE BRADFORD COURT CHAPLAINCY SERVICE
The object of the charity is to promote the mental and spiritual wellbeing of all court users, regardless of their gender,sexual orientation, religious beliefs and/or race by the provision of advice, counselling and support.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £10,403 for the year, with unrestricted reserves of £58,655. The trustees aim to maintain reserves between 6 and 12 months of expenditure, and the current free reserves of £58,115 are held to cover potential redundancy pay and working capital needs. The charity relies on a mix of grants, donations, and fundraising, with a stated priority to secure long-term sustainable funding.
What the accounts disclose
“the Trustees seek to maintain reserves at between 6 and 12 months of expenditure.”
“The total aggregate value of unconditional donations to the charity from the trustees or related parties was £1,467 (2023: £1,425). Trustee expenses During the year no trustees were paid expenses (previous year: £nil). Trustee remuneration and benefits No trustee received any remuneration or benefit during this or the previous year.” — page 16
Trustees
- Yunus Mussa Mayatchair
- Benedetto Paolozzi
- DILSHAD KHAN JP
- Frances Susan Milnes
- MARY MARGARET CARROLL JP
- Philip Turnpenny
- Revd Canon Denise Poole
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £28k | £67k |
| 31/05/2024 | £77k | £66k |
| 31/05/2023 | £68k | £63k |
| 31/05/2022 | £62k | £51k |
| 31/05/2021 | £48k | £34k |
Common questions
Is THE BRADFORD COURT CHAPLAINCY SERVICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £10,403 for the year, with unrestricted reserves of £58,655. The trustees aim to maintain reserves between 6 and 12 months of expenditure, and the current free reserves of £58,115 are held to cover potential redundancy pay and working capital needs. The charity relies on a mix of grants, donations, and fundraising, with a stated priority to secure long-term sustainable funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/06/2018 | £10k | BCCS Assist / Admin |