BALMAIN ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION TRUST

Registered charity 1155252 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BECT

The charity makes grants to registered charities and research bodies and undertakes research itself in accordance with the charity's constitution.

Causes: Environment/conservation/heritage · Get email alerts

Latest income
£32k
Latest spending
£83k
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £3,070,107, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue operations for the foreseeable future. The charity reported a net expenditure of £85,865 for the year, primarily driven by charitable grants and operational costs, resulting in a decrease in total funds from the previous year. The trustees have adopted a policy of not retaining ongoing reserves from current income, though the position is subject to regular review.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £30,001 - £40,000
The charity paid I Balmain a salary of £35,240 (2024: £29,915) and £3,000 (2024: £3,000) in respect of employer pension contribution for technical and alternative energy research and project management. — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Largest income source: Investment income
During the year to 5 April 2025, the charity received income of £32,171 (2024: £37,444) from its investment portfolio and investment property as detailed in note 2 to the accounts. — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: no ongoing reserves retained from income (held: £3.1m)
As the charity at present is in its early stages, the trustees do not consider it necessary to retain by way of ongoing reserves any of its income funds. However, the position will be reviewed at regular intervals to consider whether an amendment to this policy would be appropriate. — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: I Balmain received a salary of £35,240, social security contributions of £3,000, and pension contributions of £3,000.
The charity paid I Balmain a salary of £35,240 (2024: £29,915) and £3,000 (2024: £3,000) in respect of employer pension contribution for technical and alternative energy research and project management. — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Balmain Environment Conservation Trust (matched by registered charity number).

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered titlein England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold); recorded price paid £730k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
05/04/2025£32k£83k
05/04/2024£37k£68k
05/04/2023£46k£66k
05/04/2022£32k£83k
05/04/2021£38k£81k

Common questions

Is BALMAIN ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £3,070,107, which the trustees consider sufficient to continue operations for the foreseeable future. The charity reported a net expenditure of £85,865 for the year, primarily driven by charitable grants and operational costs, resulting in a decrease in total funds from the previous year. The trustees have adopted a policy of not retaining ongoing reserves from current income, though the position is subject to regular review. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of BALMAIN ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION TRUST earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £30,001 - £40,000 band.