FRIENDS OF BPSP
Fundraising is a major part of our activities and directly contributes to the improvement of the school, and in turn, benefits all of the children within the school. We provide a way to build the whole school community, including links with the wider society, all of which benefits the school and offers a positive influence within the local area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £23,985.91 for the year, primarily due to donations paid out exceeding fundraising income. Free reserves at the end of the period were £29,953.65, with approximately £20,000 earmarked for future music cabin projects. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept in accordance with the Charities Act and no material matters required disclosure.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Charlotte Craigchair
- Dr Lilly Grabmann
- Lesley Simmons
- Lois Bickerton
- Nicola Crocker
- Petra Papenfus
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £41k | £65k |
| 30/09/2024 | £30k | £29k |
| 30/09/2023 | £29k | £17k |
| 30/09/2022 | £30k | £10k |
| 30/09/2021 | £8k | £14k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF BPSP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £23,985.91 for the year, primarily due to donations paid out exceeding fundraising income. Free reserves at the end of the period were £29,953.65, with approximately £20,000 earmarked for future music cabin projects. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept in accordance with the Charities Act and no material matters required disclosure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.