THE BUILD CHARITY
Build Charity Limited exists to provide relief to adults with learning and/or other disabilities, and to their families, dependents and carers. The charity will raise awareness within society of the needs and abilities of people with disabilities. The charity provides activities for an active and positive community life for adults with learning and/or other disabilities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £(30,690) for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £83,697 to £53,007. The Trustees note that free reserves of £25,042 are slightly below their policy target of three to six months' running costs (£28k–£57k), but remain satisfied that resources are adequate for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have agreed a reserves policy based on Charity Commission guidance which seeks to hold the equivalent of three to six months normal running costs in reserve. This is to protect the charity in the event of a further downturn in fundraising or unforeseen expenses. Based on total expenditure during 2024-25, this would normally be seen as an amount between £28k and £57k.” — page 11
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/02/2013)
Trustees
- Tim Taylorchair
- Caroline Williams
- Jemma Mindham
- Laura Phillips
- Liam Davison
- Nadine Tapp
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £115k | £145k |
| 31/03/2024 | £144k | £153k |
| 31/03/2023 | £146k | £152k |
| 31/03/2022 | £133k | £123k |
| 31/03/2021 | £86k | £115k |
Common questions
Is THE BUILD CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £(30,690) for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £83,697 to £53,007. The Trustees note that free reserves of £25,042 are slightly below their policy target of three to six months' running costs (£28k–£57k), but remain satisfied that resources are adequate for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BUILD CHARITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BUILD CHARITY as a grant recipient include THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION, THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY, THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST, NORWICH CONSOLIDATED CHARITIES, THE FORBES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £25k | |
| THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY | FY2022 | £15k | costs of supporting people in Norfolk with sensory physical or learning difficulties |
| THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £11k | |
| NORWICH CONSOLIDATED CHARITIES | FY2025 | £10k | Independent living skills for adults with learning disabilities |
| THE FORBES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £9k | |
| THE FORBES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £8k | |
| EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF ALDERMAN JOHN NORMAN | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE WO STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | |
| JOHN RISEBROW'S CHARITY | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Charitable activities |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 29/10/2024 | £20k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/03/2024 | £20k | BUILD Running Costs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/08/2022 | £10k | Skills for Life Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/06/2018 | £10k | Fit for Fun |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/04/2015 | £10k | EXTRA TIME - Research/Feasibility Study |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/11/2005 | £5k | BUILD |