SADIE BRISTOW FOUNDATION
We aim to provide an athletic tennis sports module in primary schools. To raise awareness of Anaphalxis and allergies, fund nurses in training to become specialists in this area.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:(1) FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND HELP CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE BY ORGANISING OR PROVIDING FACILITIES WHICH WILL ENABLE AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SPORTING ACTIVITIES, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY TENNIS OR MINI TENNIS, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE AND DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.(2) THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF GOOD HEALTH IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:(A) PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT SEVERE ALLERGIC CONDITIONS AND WHERE PRACTICAL HELP AND SUPPORT CAN BE FOUND;(B) MAKING GRANTS TO CHARITIES TO FUND RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSE AND CARE OF SEVERE ALLERGIC CONDITIONS (PROVIDED THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH IS PUBLISHED);(C) MAKING GRANTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL PROVISION FOR THE TRAINING OF NURSES AND OTHER MEDICAL STAFF INVOLVED IN THE CARE AND TREATMENT OF PEOPLE WITH SEVERE ALLERGIC CONDITIONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £21,071 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £36,261 and expenditure of £15,190. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £40,189, which exceeds the stated policy target of maintaining reserves sufficient to support 10 months of expenditure (£13,823). The charity holds no liabilities and maintains a healthy cash position of £55,482.
What the accounts disclose
“During the period, the charity engaged the tennis coaching services of Stewart Bristow, co-founder of the charity and husband of trustee during the year, Clare Bristow. In the period, the total payments for his services were £1,480 (2024: £5,140). There were no other related party transactions.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Funders the charity credits
- Ready2React
- Wilson Tennis
Trustees
- Amy Shuai
- Dr Kate Elizabeth Hamilton-West
- Eve Ashley
- Maria Angelica Madrid Fernandez
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £36k | £15k |
| 31/03/2024 | £26k | £18k |
| 31/03/2023 | £13k | £9k |
| 31/03/2022 | £21k | £19k |
| 31/03/2021 | £18k | £6k |
Common questions
Is SADIE BRISTOW FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £21,071 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £36,261 and expenditure of £15,190. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £40,189, which exceeds the stated policy target of maintaining reserves sufficient to support 10 months of expenditure (£13,823). The charity holds no liabilities and maintains a healthy cash position of £55,482. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.