BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST
Latest income
£1.1m
Latest spending
£1.1m
Registered
2012
Accounts read
FY2023
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that total income reached £1,199,467, resulting in a net income of £215,464 for the year. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £143,145, which the trustees note falls short of their stated policy target of up to 12 months of support costs (£212,750).
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“At 31 December 2023 the General Reserve amounted to £143,145. The General Reserve therefore falls short of the annual support costs of £212,750.” — page 5
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Jane Howorth, the founder of the charity, received a salary of £55,008 (2022: £55,008) as chief executive of the charity. Company pension contributions were £1,320. This is permitted by article 4.6 of the Memorandum of Association.
“Jane Howorth, the founder of the charity, received a salary of £55,008 (2022: £55,008) as chief executive of the charity. Company pension contributions were £1,320. This is permitted by article 4.6 of the Memorandum of Association.” — page 21
“J Ison is a consultant with the firm Bray Accountants which provided accountancy services to the value of £3,000 during the year, as permitted under article 4.5.3 of the Memorandum of Association.” — page 21
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: J Ison is a consultant with the firm Bray Accountants which provided accountancy services to the value of £3,000 during the year, as permitted under article 4.5.3 of the Memorandum of Association.
“Jane Howorth, the founder of the charity, received a salary of £55,008 (2022: £55,008) as chief executive of the charity. Company pension contributions were £1,320. This is permitted by article 4.6 of the Memorandum of Association.” — page 21
“J Ison is a consultant with the firm Bray Accountants which provided accountancy services to the value of £3,000 during the year, as permitted under article 4.5.3 of the Memorandum of Association.” — page 21
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: The BHWT Trading Co Limited
“The consolidated statement of financial activities includes the results of the charity's wholly owned subsidiary, The BHWT Trading Co Limited, which operates an online shop.” — page 15
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Total income
£1.1m
Total spending
£1.1m
Cost of raising funds
£494k
Reserves (reported)
£1.5m
Employees
14
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/11/2014)
Trustees
- David Marekchair
- Dr Sharon Eversfield
- Dr Sophia Christine Fannon-Howell
- Sharon Whitehead
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.2m | £1.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £634k | £661k |
| 31/12/2021 | £793k | £691k |
| 31/12/2020 | £787k | £614k |
Common questions
Is BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income reached £1,199,467, resulting in a net income of £215,464 for the year. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £143,145, which the trustees note falls short of their stated policy target of up to 12 months of support costs (£212,750). Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Streets Audit LLP.
Who funds BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE PRIMROSE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE PRIMROSE TRUST | FY2023 | £20k |
| THE PRIMROSE TRUST | FY2025 | £15k |