BRIDGEND ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased by £132,088 to reach £2,678,706 at year-end, with unrestricted general funds standing at £960,174. The trustees have designated £1,177,463 for specific future needs in line with their strategic plan, while maintaining free reserves to meet critical costs and contingencies. The auditors confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 07691764
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Heidi Bennett — Chief Executive Officer
- Steve Curry — Chair
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- STEPHEN CURRYchair
- Amanda Edwards
- M Major MBE
- Marged Griffiths
- Phil Fiander OBE
- Phillip John
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.1m | £876k |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.0m | £899k |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.1m | £939k |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.3m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.4m | £901k |
Common questions
Is BRIDGEND ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS financially healthy?
The accounts state that total funds increased by £132,088 to reach £2,678,706 at year-end, with unrestricted general funds standing at £960,174. The trustees have designated £1,177,463 for specific future needs in line with their strategic plan, while maintaining free reserves to meet critical costs and contingencies. The auditors confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Bevan Buckland LLP.
Who funds BRIDGEND ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRIDGEND ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS as a grant recipient include WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION | FY2025 | £235k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' FOUNDATION | 1 | £254k |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £64k |
| CHARTERHOUSE-IN-SOUTHWARK | 1 | £9k |
| THE ROTHLEY TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE ALAN AND BABETTE SAINSBURY CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £5k |
| SOUTHWARK CHARITIES | 1 | £5k |