GOING FOR BUST
The Charity operates in Dorset and Hampshire, operating 13 Charity Shops.The profits of which are used to help and support those who have, or have had Breast Cancer.ie equipment needed in Hospitals that would not have been supplied by the NHS.The Charity has also set up it's own Breast Cancer Support Centre in Wimborne, where financial help and advice can be given regarding post op wigs/bras
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total group reserves are £933,889, with free reserves of £267,658, which management and trustees consider sufficient to deliver objectives for the next 12 months. The charity generated a net income of £101,248 for the year, primarily supported by its trading subsidiary, although profits were adversely affected by rising utilities and overheads. The trustees note that future financial performance may be impacted by rising costs, including taxes and the living wage.
What the accounts disclose
“Going for Bust Trading income 4 1,169,441 - 1,169,441 1,161,620” — page 13
“During the year ended 31 March 2025, a trustee received payments for repair and maintenance works made through the subsidiary trading company. Transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025 totalled £1,402 (2024: £915) of which £nil (2024: £nil) remained payable at the year end.” — page 30
“During the year ended 31 March 2025, a trustee received payments for repair and maintenance works made through the subsidiary trading company. Transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025 totalled £1,402 (2024: £915) of which £nil (2024: £nil) remained payable at the year end.” — page 30
“The Charity has a Trading Subsidiary, Going For Bust Trading Limited (Co no. 08673205), which runs Retail outlets throughout Dorset and West Hampshire.” — page 3
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 08427804
- Trading subsidiary: GOING FOR BUST TRADING LIMITED Companies House 08673205
- Turnover: £1.2m
- Profit before tax: £11k
- Donated/gift-aided to the charity: £90k
- Amount owed to parent charity: £81,655
“During the year Going for Bust Trading Limited donated profits of £90,426 (2024: £129,077) to the companies parent charity ‘Going for Bust.' Charity No. 1151515.”
Company officers (Companies House)
- JUPE, Stuart Fred on trustee list
- SLATER, Nigel Carlton on trustee list
- TOINTON, Hannah-Rosie Annie on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- HANNAH-ROSIE ANNIE TOINTON
- NIGEL CARLTON SLATER
- STUART FRED JUPE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.1m | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.0m | £797k |
Common questions
Is GOING FOR BUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total group reserves are £933,889, with free reserves of £267,658, which management and trustees consider sufficient to deliver objectives for the next 12 months. The charity generated a net income of £101,248 for the year, primarily supported by its trading subsidiary, although profits were adversely affected by rising utilities and overheads. The trustees note that future financial performance may be impacted by rising costs, including taxes and the living wage. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SSP FOUNDATION | 2 | £3k |
| HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £400k |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £250k |
| OPTIGENE FOUNDATION | 1 | £238k |
| THE MIMOSA TRUST | 1 | £200k |
| THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £160k |
| THE SCHRODER FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| The Trevor Hemmings Foundation | 1 | £45k |
Charities like this
- HULL AND EAST RIDING BREAST FRIENDS
- BREAST CANCER KENT
- LADIES FIGHTING BREAST CANCER CHARITABLE TRUST
- BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AID (BCRA)
- BREAST CANCER NOW
- BREAST CANCER UK LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOING FOR BUST | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HULL AND EAST RIDING BREAST FRIENDS | £141k | £38,379.27 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BREAST CANCER KENT | £142k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LADIES FIGHTING BREAST CANCER CHARITABLE TRUST | £233k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AID (BCRA) | £123k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BREAST CANCER NOW | £59.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |