BESPACE
BeSpace advances the Christian faith for the public benefit by running prayer spaces, engaging members of the community in prayer spaces and training christians to provide these spaces for their local communities.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a surplus of £80,991, having more than doubled its income compared to the previous year. Total unrestricted reserves increased to £121,058, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover any fundraising shortfall and meet their policy target of covering up to six months of future operating costs. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received £60,000 or more in this or the preceding financial year.” — page 19
“the charity's reserves policy, to cover up to six months of future operating costs, will at all times be met within the coming financial year.”
“During the year, 6 trustees (2025: 4 trustees) made donations (inclusive of gift-aid) totalling £69,310 (2025: £38,876) to the charity.” — page 22
“During the year, the charity was the victim of a minor cyber-security breach and an attempted fraud. Following a full review of the incident, the trustees are satisfied that there was no reportable data breach and that more comprehensive cyber-security controls are now in place. The fraud was intercepted by the charity's bank, and the full amount (less a recovery fee) was repaid to the charity.” — page 22
Trustees
- Patrick Nigel Christopher Gale Mrchair
- Ewan Charles Kerr
- Gemma Louise Beesley
- Mary Krutz
- Yvonne Morris
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £201k | £120k |
| 31/03/2025 | £78k | £71k |
| 31/03/2024 | £34k | £42k |
| 31/03/2023 | £30k | £39k |
| 31/03/2022 | £42k | £29k |
Common questions
Is BESPACE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a surplus of £80,991, having more than doubled its income compared to the previous year. Total unrestricted reserves increased to £121,058, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover any fundraising shortfall and meet their policy target of covering up to six months of future operating costs. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of BESPACE earn?
Per its FY2026 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds BESPACE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BESPACE as a grant recipient include EMMANUEL CHURCH OXFORD, ST CHRISTOPHER'S EDUCATIONAL TRUST (INCORPORATING THE HUGHES AND STEVENS BEQUEST), THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF COWLEY, OXFORD.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMMANUEL CHURCH OXFORD | FY2023 | £5k | Grants paid |
| ST CHRISTOPHER'S EDUCATIONAL TRUST (INCORPORATING THE HUGHES AND STEVENS BEQUEST) | FY2021 | £3k | To develop further prayer activities to support the running of prayer spaces in schools |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF COWLEY, OXFORD | FY2023 | £300 | Mission Giving 2021 allocation |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF COWLEY, OXFORD | FY2022 | £300 | Mission Giving |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF COWLEY, OXFORD | FY2024 | £229 | 2022 Mission Giving allocation |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF COWLEY, OXFORD | FY2024 | £222 | 2023 Mission Giving allocation |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BESPACE | £201k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALDINGBOURNE BARNHAM AND EASTERGATE | £163k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW BRIGHTON | £410k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF OADBY | £190k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, KINGS LANGLEY | £163k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TOGETHER FOR CHRIST HIS KINGDOM AND HIS CHURCH | £141k | £30,632 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |