BRS EDUCATION LIMITED
Registered charity 1161555 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE BRITISH RACING SCHOOL
The principle objective of BRS Education Limited is to provide education and training of the highest possible standard for those employed in the racing industry or seeking employment in the racing industry.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net surplus before depreciation of £524,371 and total net assets of £4,964,635, providing a strong financial base. The trustees report that free reserves were slightly below their stated policy target of three months' running costs, but they are implementing a plan to rebuild reserves through modest surpluses. The charity remains dependent on government and industry funding, which accounted for 71% of charitable income, but holds ongoing contracts that support its ongoing financial stability.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months' running costs (held: £1.2m)
“The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves equivalent to approximately three months’ running costs. At the year end this target was £1,220,534 (2024: £1,193,042). Free reserves were slightly below this level at the balance sheet date.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: One trustee received £6,216 for lecturing services.
“During the year, one Trustee received payment for lecturing services totally £6,216 (2024: one Trustee £9,794).” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: BRS Training Limited
“The Charity has a wholly owned trading subsidiary, BRS Training Limited (Company number 03501079). Incorporated in 1998 to generate income from non-charitable activities.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Lovewell Blake LLP. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£43k
Reported reserves equal ~2.7 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (73% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.8% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
- Edward George Creasy
- Harry Derham
- James Passam · trustee of 1 other charity
- Julia Budd
- Kate Alice Grimwade
- LYDIA HISLOP
- Michael Bishop
- Sarah Drabwell
- Stuart Small
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is BRS EDUCATION LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a net surplus before depreciation of £524,371 and total net assets of £4,964,635, providing a strong financial base. The trustees report that free reserves were slightly below their stated policy target of three months' running costs, but they are implementing a plan to rebuild reserves through modest surpluses. The charity remains dependent on government and industry funding, which accounted for 71% of charitable income, but holds ongoing contracts that support its ongoing financial stability. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Lovewell Blake LLP.
Who funds BRS EDUCATION LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRS EDUCATION LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION, THE RACING FOUNDATION, THE PACKARD FOUNDATION, THE ALBORADA TRUST, PAYNE GALLWEY 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST.
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