THE BRESSLER FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £188,361 for the year ended 5 April 2025, driven primarily by a £261,484 foreign exchange loss. Despite this deficit, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £17,080,152, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of six months of costs and overheads. The trustees confirm that adequate controls are in place and that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate.
What the accounts disclose
“As a grant making trust with minimal overheads, the trustees ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet any commitments and six months of costs and overheads.” — page 4
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)
Trustees
- Leon Bresslerchair
- Michael Joseph Bressler
- SYLVIE MARTINE GISELE BRESSLER
- Vanessa Bressler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £2.1m | £2.3m |
| 05/04/2024 | £465k | £1.1m |
| 05/04/2023 | £17.3m | £60k |
| 05/04/2022 | £0 | £67k |
| 05/04/2021 | £1.1m | £383k |
Common questions
Is THE BRESSLER FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £188,361 for the year ended 5 April 2025, driven primarily by a £261,484 foreign exchange loss. Despite this deficit, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £17,080,152, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of six months of costs and overheads. The trustees confirm that adequate controls are in place and that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Fletcher & Partners.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| REIFER MEMORIAL LIMITED | 1 | £55k |
| FEEDING BRISTOL | 1 | £35k |