THE LAURIE BREWIS TRUST

Registered charity 1142278 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Latest income
£736k
Latest spending
£755k
Registered
2011
Accounts read
FY2025

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)

Total income
£736k
Total spending
£755k
Reserves (reported)
£290k
Employees
30

Reported reserves equal ~4.6 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

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

Operates in: Cumbria

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/03/2025£736k£755k
30/03/2024£665k£710k
30/03/2023£622k£601k
30/03/2022£497k£511k
30/03/2021£463k£450k

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..

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
Postcode Lottery27/08/2022£25kBetter Together Activity Groups

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