THE BRICKWORKS
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £46,073 for the year, resulting in a decrease in fund balances. The trustees have set a reserves policy target of £10,000 to respond to humanitarian emergencies, and unrestricted funds were held at £38,245. The charity has no employees or offices and relies on grants and donations to fund its activities in South Sudan and Uganda.
What the accounts disclose
“In order to be able to respond quickly in the event of a humanitarian emergency in South Sudan, the Trustees have agreed to keep a reserve of f10,000.” — page 5
Trustees
- John Spenschair
- CHRISTINE CELIA SPENS
- Dr Benjamin Charles Sharpe
- MALCOLM WILLIAM LEMON
- MIKE WHITEHEAD
- REV BRIAN WAKELIN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £130k | £129k |
| 31/03/2024 | £117k | £127k |
| 31/03/2023 | £130k | £176k |
| 31/03/2022 | £126k | £145k |
| 31/03/2021 | £154k | £130k |
Common questions
Is THE BRICKWORKS financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £46,073 for the year, resulting in a decrease in fund balances. The trustees have set a reserves policy target of £10,000 to respond to humanitarian emergencies, and unrestricted funds were held at £38,245. The charity has no employees or offices and relies on grants and donations to fund its activities in South Sudan and Uganda. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BRICKWORKS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BRICKWORKS as a grant recipient include THE O'SULLIVAN FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE GIFFORD, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH WINCHESTER, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARNABAS, WINCHESTER, WINCHESTER ROTARY CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION.
Shared trustees with funders
- John Spens — trustee here and at THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE GIFFORD
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £102k |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | 1 | £20k |
| REDEEMER CHURCH CHESTER LE STREET | 1 | £9k |