A BIT OF A BREAK
A Bit of a Break sources and gifts unfilled time in self-catering holiday properties, to offer people with a terminal illness some time away in beautiful places.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net loss of £5,357 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £32,441. This reserve level is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of six months' operating costs (£9,434), providing 20 months of operational funding. The accounts state the charity has sufficient cash to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees’ policy is to maintain a cash reserve of 6 months operating costs.” — page 5
Trustees
- Dr Michael Merriman
- Gill Nolan
- HELEN SARAH PILLING
- Julie Armson
- KIM ELIZABETH REDDYHOFF
- PAULA HUNT
- Rachel Hagan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £28k | £33k |
| 31/03/2024 | £39k | £33k |
| 31/03/2023 | £21k | £23k |
| 31/03/2022 | £11k | £11k |
| 31/03/2021 | £252 | £2k |
Common questions
Is A BIT OF A BREAK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net loss of £5,357 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £32,441. This reserve level is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of six months' operating costs (£9,434), providing 20 months of operational funding. The accounts state the charity has sufficient cash to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds A BIT OF A BREAK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name A BIT OF A BREAK as a grant recipient include THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY | FY2023 | £3k | Social |