THE BESOM IN ASHTEAD AND LEATHERHEAD

Registered charity 1138481 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We assess the level of help needed. We rely on church members donations of furniture. We facilitate groups from church to do gardening and decorating projects for people in need. We cover the area Ashtead, Leatherhead, Fetcham and Epsom. All of the clients that Besom helps are referred by professional care agencies, social workers, health visitors, housing associations and youth workers.

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Latest income
£35k
Latest spending
£30k
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £10,307, having reported a net income of £4,976 for the year. The trustees' report indicates that the charity does not hold reserves and covers running costs through donations. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £10k; policy: The charity does not hold any reserves.)
The charity does not hold any reserves. Purchases of goods for clients are only made when the charity has funds available for this. — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Surrey

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/05/2025£35k£30k
31/05/2024£41k£45k
31/05/2023£40k£45k
31/05/2022£35k£32k
31/05/2021£22k£26k

Common questions

Is THE BESOM IN ASHTEAD AND LEATHERHEAD financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £10,307, having reported a net income of £4,976 for the year. The trustees' report indicates that the charity does not hold reserves and covers running costs through donations. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.