THE LAURIE BREWIS TRUST
Registered charity 1142278 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
To provide education, support and opportunities for persons who have disabilities or are socially excluded and their carers and supporters.To promote the effectiveness and efficiency of other charitable or not for profit organizations with aims that are compatible with those of the Laurie Brewis Trust by the provision of education, support and opportunities.
Causes: Education/training · Disability · Environment/conservation/heritage · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts
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.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
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.. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
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).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (97% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).
- 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?
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. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saint & Co..
Who funds THE LAURIE BREWIS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE LAURIE BREWIS TRUST as a grant recipient include THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST.
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