BALMAIN ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION TRUST
The charity makes grants to registered charities and research bodies and undertakes research itself in accordance with the charity's constitution.
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.
What the accounts disclose
“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
“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
“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
“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
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/12/2015)
Trustees
- STEWART BALMAINchair
- Elizabeth Gay Randal Hanbury
- IAIN REGINALD BALMAIN Mr
- JAG REEVES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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.