BOWRA FOUNDATION
Registered charity 1185395 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
The Bowra Foundation's main purpose is providing activities for those living with an acquired brain injury and their families and carers to live their best lives, in support of its charitable objects.The Bowra Foundation operates in nationally.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £53,736 for the year, which trustees attribute to planned strategic growth and the recruitment of a full-time CEO. Despite this deficit, free reserves stood at £131,228, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £55,000, and the trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: 6 months of operating costs which represent £55,000 (held: £131k)
“It is the policy of the trustees to keep back free reserves equivalent to 6 months of operating costs which represent £55,000.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Commercial services received from a related party to trustees; outstanding balance owed at year end.
“The charity has received commercial services during the year from a related party to trustees, totalling £5,565. The outstanding balance owed to the related party at the year end is £1,449. This procurement was done with full board knowledge and support.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Bowra Foundation (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust — “The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has awarded BOWRA Foundation £250,000 to expand our Building Resilience After Brain Injury programme ac…” (source page)
- Cheryl Courage · trustee of 1 other charity
- Helen Hobbs MCSP HCPC
- Nicola Ann Murdoch MBE · trustee of 1 other charity
- Paul Findlay MBE
- Robert Astick
- Sally Naomi Purnell
- Steven Eaton
- Susan Liburd
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is BOWRA FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £53,736 for the year, which trustees attribute to planned strategic growth and the recruitment of a full-time CEO. Despite this deficit, free reserves stood at £131,228, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £55,000, and the trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BOWRA FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BOWRA FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST.
Known funders
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