BIAPT (BRITISH AND IRISH ASSOCIATION FOR PRACTICAL THEOLOGY)
The British and Irish Association for Practical Theology is an active forum for practitioners, teachers and researchers in the broad field of practical theology within the British Isles and beyond. We promote the practice, teaching and research in practical theology by organising events and consultations and by awarding grants and bursaries appropriate to this aim.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £3,032.69 for the year, with total income of £38,238.20 against expenditure of £35,205.51. The trustees report that general funds stand at £36,085.11, noting that while reserves are sufficient for current operations, they are at the lower end of what is required to cover large events if participation expands to pre-pandemic levels.
What the accounts disclose
“Conference income 17,726.00”
“Having continued with a reserves policy that sets the desired level of BIAPT's financial reserves at approximately 50% the cost of an in-person conference” — page 5
Trustees
- Dr Stephen Bradley Robertschair
- Amy Quinn-Graham
- Dr Andrew John Todd
- Dr Calida Chu
- Dr David Kirk Beedon
- Dr Graham Alexander Meiklejohn
- Hannah Kerr Buckley
- Nicholas Hamilton
- Patricia Guernelli Palazzo Tsai M.A.
- Revd Canon Mark David Bennet
- Revd Dr Anna Clare Creedon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £38k | £35k |
| 31/12/2023 | £28k | £22k |
| 31/12/2022 | £33k | £33k |
| 31/12/2021 | £30k | £20k |
| 31/12/2020 | £19k | £9k |
Common questions
Is BIAPT (BRITISH AND IRISH ASSOCIATION FOR PRACTICAL THEOLOGY) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £3,032.69 for the year, with total income of £38,238.20 against expenditure of £35,205.51. The trustees report that general funds stand at £36,085.11, noting that while reserves are sufficient for current operations, they are at the lower end of what is required to cover large events if participation expands to pre-pandemic levels. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.