JBA TRUST LIMITED
The JBA Trust supports and promotes scientific research, education and training in the fields of environmental risks and resources, with a particular focus on water.We work with leading academic researchers and other charities to create opportunities for research-based project placements and to support students and courses in higher education.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £144,920 to £118,835 due to a net expenditure exceeding income. The trustees report that the charity is dependent on continued financial support from its sponsors and creditors to maintain going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal funding source for JBA Trust is JBA Group dividends.” — page 20
“The JBA Trust maintains sufficient reserves to cover all contractually committed expenditure or liabilities and operating costs for one year.”
“The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis. This is based on the continued financial support of its sponsors and creditors, which is confirmed at regular intervals, allied to the maintenance of a robust reserves policy.” — page 4
“During the year, donated services were received from Jeremy Benn Associates Limited of £174,479 (2024 - £155,628). Both JBA Risk Management Limited and Jeremy Benn Associates Limited are under common control by virtue of the shareholdings and trusteeship of J R Benn.” — page 31
Trustees
- Akhila Potluru
- Dr Adrian Hines
- Dr ROBERT LAMB
- JEREMY RICHARD BENN
- Joanne Claire Coles
- PROFESSOR JAMES WILLIAM HALL
- Professor Peter Jimack
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £223k | £249k |
| 31/10/2024 | £199k | £232k |
| 31/10/2023 | £156k | £217k |
| 31/10/2022 | £185k | £223k |
| 31/10/2021 | £213k | £234k |
Common questions
Is JBA TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £144,920 to £118,835 due to a net expenditure exceeding income. The trustees report that the charity is dependent on continued financial support from its sponsors and creditors to maintain going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ORP FOUNDATION | 2 | £23k |
| The Brindle Foundation | 1 | £275k |
| FRIENDS OF BOYAN TRUST | 1 | £143k |
| Tinsley Charitable Trust | 1 | £101k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE FRAXINUS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £70k |
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | 1 | £55k |
| THE DASHLIGHT FOUNDATION | 1 | £45k |
Charities like this
- THE JOLIBA TRUST
- THE JINJA EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- BRE TRUST
- JAC TRUST
- BAIS RIZHIN TRUST
- JAY EDUCATION TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBA TRUST LIMITED | £223k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| THE JOLIBA TRUST | £265k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE JINJA EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £243k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRE TRUST | £64.8m | £210,000 - £219,999 | — | within | — | no doubt |
| JAC TRUST | £188k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BAIS RIZHIN TRUST | £365k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |