THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST
Latest income
£883k
Latest spending
£1.2m
Registered
2015
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £29,554,188.06, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover donations and running costs. The trust reported a net gain of £1,351,196.39 for the year, driven by investment performance, and maintains a satisfactory financial position with no stated material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: sufficient to cover donations and running costs (held: £29.6m)
“It is the policy of the trust to maintain unrestricted reserves at a level sufficient to cover donations and running costs.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Brodies LLP, associated with trustee Brodies & Co. (Trustees) Limited, charged £27,000 for secretarial and treasurer services, with £7,170 outstanding at year-end.
“Brodies LLP are secretaries and treasurers to the trust. During the year Brodies LLP charged the trust £27,000.00 (2023: £27,120.00) in respect of these services. At the balance sheet date, the trust owed Brodies LLP £7,170.00 (2023: £7,050.00).”
“Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment is a related party as Adrian Frost is a trustee for both charities. The trust made a donation of £50,000 (2023: £87,500) to Orchestra in the Age of Enlightenment during the year.” — page 22
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation of £50,000 made to Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, where trustee Adrian Frost also serves.
“Brodies LLP are secretaries and treasurers to the trust. During the year Brodies LLP charged the trust £27,000.00 (2023: £27,120.00) in respect of these services. At the balance sheet date, the trust owed Brodies LLP £7,170.00 (2023: £7,050.00).”
“Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment is a related party as Adrian Frost is a trustee for both charities. The trust made a donation of £50,000 (2023: £87,500) to Orchestra in the Age of Enlightenment during the year.” — page 22
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation of £nil made to The Evelyn Trust, where trustee Adrian Frost also serves.
“Brodies LLP are secretaries and treasurers to the trust. During the year Brodies LLP charged the trust £27,000.00 (2023: £27,120.00) in respect of these services. At the balance sheet date, the trust owed Brodies LLP £7,170.00 (2023: £7,050.00).”
“Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment is a related party as Adrian Frost is a trustee for both charities. The trust made a donation of £50,000 (2023: £87,500) to Orchestra in the Age of Enlightenment during the year.” — page 22
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)
Total income
£883k
Total spending
£1.2m
Cost of raising funds
£132k
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
0
Trustees
- ADRIAN CHARLES FROSTchair
- BRODIES & CO (TRUSTEES) LIMITED
- Dr MARGARET JANE MACDOUGALL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £883k | £1.2m |
| 05/04/2024 | £839k | £1.2m |
| 05/04/2023 | £747k | £1.2m |
| 05/04/2022 | £584k | £1.1m |
| 05/04/2021 | £500k | £867k |
Common questions
Is THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £29,554,188.06, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover donations and running costs. The trust reported a net gain of £1,351,196.39 for the year, driven by investment performance, and maintains a satisfactory financial position with no stated material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £370k |
| ROYAL DEVON UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CHARITY | 1 | £10k |