OUR BUS BARTONS LIMITED
Providing transport for fully inclusive members of the Public including those in need of wheelchair access, via timetabled services within North Oxfordshire.Connecting with National services ensuring especially hospital and surgery visits can be maintained.Shopping and social opportunities for people who otherwise would not be able to leave their villages.Entirely run by volunteers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves increased to £224,388, while total unrestricted funds decreased to £237,589 due to a net expenditure of £19,838. The trustees report adequate resources for going concern and note that reserves are maintained within their stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity relies on donations, grants, and passenger contributions to sustain its transport services.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 5
“During the year £829 (2024 - £538) was paid to 4 trustees and one management committee member, being reimbursed costs for vehicle, travel, office, and health and safety expenses.” — page 19
Trustees
- Richard Christopher Brown MBEchair
- John Sydney Umney
- MARTIN EDWARD ROBERTS
- Michael John Horwood-Smith
- Philip Michael Sharman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £47k | £77k |
| 30/06/2024 | £225k | £38k |
| 30/06/2023 | £36k | £41k |
| 30/06/2022 | £47k | £37k |
| 30/06/2021 | £27k | £33k |
Common questions
Is OUR BUS BARTONS LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves increased to £224,388, while total unrestricted funds decreased to £237,589 due to a net expenditure of £19,838. The trustees report adequate resources for going concern and note that reserves are maintained within their stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity relies on donations, grants, and passenger contributions to sustain its transport services. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.