THE BRECK FOUNDATION
Founded in 2014 in memory Breck Bednar, a 14-year-old boy who was groomed & then murdered by someone he met online, we are at the forefront of efforts to help children & young people develop digital resilience & thrive online. We do this through education & campaigning, taking a 'whole community' approach. We are a South East England based charity, but our work has national relevance & impact.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £9,911 for the year, resulting in total reserves of £36,149. The trustees acknowledge that free reserves of £16,303 are below the stated policy target of three months' operating costs (£70,877), though they plan to meet this policy within two years. Despite the deficit, the trustees maintain a going concern basis, citing adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“We acknowledge that the charities free and combined reserves are below the minimum required, and are significantly below the average 3 monthly expenditure” — page 15
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- Rupert Coleschair
- Lewis Oldroyd
- Megan Plenderleith
- Melanie Manning
- Patricia Cole
- Sarah Jane Smith
- Stuart Fraser Lyle
- Thomas Robin Parry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £274k | £284k |
| 31/05/2024 | £244k | £331k |
| 31/05/2023 | £256k | £258k |
| 31/05/2022 | £189k | £227k |
| 31/05/2021 | £225k | £144k |
Common questions
Is THE BRECK FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £9,911 for the year, resulting in total reserves of £36,149. The trustees acknowledge that free reserves of £16,303 are below the stated policy target of three months' operating costs (£70,877), though they plan to meet this policy within two years. Despite the deficit, the trustees maintain a going concern basis, citing adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BRECK FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BRECK FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE TUNSTALL JUBILEE FOUNDATION, THE BORROWS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, A G MANLY CHARITABLE TRUST, ARDONAGH COMMUNITY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE TUNSTALL JUBILEE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £15k | |
| THE TUNSTALL JUBILEE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £15k | |
| THE TUNSTALL JUBILEE FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £15k | |
| THE TUNSTALL JUBILEE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £15k | |
| THE BORROWS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £7k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £7k | |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £7k | |
| A G MANLY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £7k | |
| THE BORROWS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| ARDONAGH COMMUNITY TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | Education and learning |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2022 | £5k | Youth |
| THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | National |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Bridge Foundation | 04/09/2023 | £101k | Grant to The Breck Foundation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/01/2023 | £10k | Game Over - using theatre to protect young people from online grooming |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/08/2021 | £9k | Protecting young people from online grooming in Surrey and London |
| UK government | 24/08/2020 | £4k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/11/2018 | £10k | School Speakers |