THE BAKED BEAN CHARITY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing a deficit from the previous year, and holds unrestricted reserves in deficit. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with sufficient cashflow to meet obligations, including a repayment plan with HMRC, although total reserves are below the stated policy target of six months' expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year ended 31 March 2025, one trustee was remunerated as chief executive officer with employee benefits including employers national insurance and pension contributions of £74,115” — page 25
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 1” — page 26
“In accordance with Charity Commission guidelines the trustees consider that the charity should hold reserves to meet approximately 6 months' expenditure.” — page 8
“During the year ended 31 March 2025, one trustee was remunerated as chief executive officer with employee benefits including employers national insurance and pension contributions of £74,115” — page 25
“In May 2024 the Charity was working with the Charity Commission in a guidance capacity. Under new leadership from October 2024 and with an unconflicted board of trustees, the Charity Commission was satisfied and signed the Charity off on 24th March 2025.” — page 6
“The audit process has highlighted some issues, including a conflict on the Board. As of October 2024, the Board are no longer conflicted and auditing will resume on schedule. Work was undertaken as a priority to complete the late audits and as of July 2025 the Charity is up to date in reporting.”
“In May 2024 the Charity was working with the Charity Commission in a guidance capacity. Under new leadership from October 2024 and with an unconflicted board of trustees, the Charity Commission was satisfied and signed the Charity off on 24th March 2025.” — page 6
“The audit process has highlighted some issues, including a conflict on the Board. As of October 2024, the Board are no longer conflicted and auditing will resume on schedule. Work was undertaken as a priority to complete the late audits and as of July 2025 the Charity is up to date in reporting.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/06/2022)
Trustees
- Marina Russchair
- Dr Timothy Beard
- Jake Thomas Turnbull
- Roy Edwards
- Susan Hubbert
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.5m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.6m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2022 | £653k | £692k |
| 31/03/2021 | £513k | £496k |
Common questions
Is THE BAKED BEAN CHARITY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year ended 31 March 2025, reversing a deficit from the previous year, and holds unrestricted reserves in deficit. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with sufficient cashflow to meet obligations, including a repayment plan with HMRC, although total reserves are below the stated policy target of six months' expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Chariot House Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE BAKED BEAN CHARITY earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.