THE LAURIE BREWIS TRUST
Registered charity 1142278 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made an operational surplus of £27,053 before depreciation charges, driven by increased turnover from social services payments and cost controls. However, the charity reported a net movement in funds of £(20,048) and holds free reserves of only £15,599, which is significantly below the stated policy target of £190,000 for income risk. The trustees maintain that resources are adequate for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: at least £190,000 (held: £16k)
“The board of the Laurie Brewis Trust has determined to maintain its policy of holding a reserve of at least £190,000 to cover the risk of costs, such as redundancy, associated with the risk of a dramatic fall in income should it fail to secure future council contracts.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Mr W H Parkin received £6,854 and Mr W M Borgia received £49,879 as remuneration for employment by the Trust.
“Two trustees received remuneration during the year because they were employed by the Trust as senior management. The value of trustees' remuneration whilst in office for the year was the following: Mr W H Parkin: £6,854 (2024 - £6,786) Mr W M Borgia: £49,879 (2024 - £46,019)” — page 28
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Saint & Co..
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/03/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~4.6 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Trustees
- Tony Parrinichair
- Alf Harrington
- Andrew Shekell
- Connor Tyson
- Jean Ledger
- Miriam Gibson
- Robin Alastair Macleod
- Steven Bowditch
- Thomas Henry Brown
- William Michael Borgia
- William Parkin
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Cumbria
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE LAURIE BREWIS TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity made an operational surplus of £27,053 before depreciation charges, driven by increased turnover from social services payments and cost controls. However, the charity reported a net movement in funds of £(20,048) and holds free reserves of only £15,599, which is significantly below the stated policy target of £190,000 for income risk. The trustees maintain that resources are adequate for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saint & Co..
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