BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR PARENTERAL AND ENTERAL NUTRITION
The relief of sickness in those who have become or likely to become malnourished & who are unable to consume or absorb food in sufficient quantities to effect recovery. Advancement of education of health workers, patients, policy makers & general public in the importance of & methods for prevention & treatment of malnutrition in illness. Promotion of research into all aspects of clinical nutrition
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £149,633, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £1,058,282, which is above the stated reserves policy target of £440,000. The charity operates debt-free with no employees, relying on contractors, and holds £1.05m in cash against £215k in creditors. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity sets a reserve policy that dictates that 12 months costs should be held in reserve. The Reserves Policy was set at £440,000 for 2024”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/07/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (18/08/2020)
Trustees
- Alan Brown
- Dr Alastair McKinlay
- Dr Charlotte Rutter
- Dr Nick Thompson
- Dr Roger David John Phillips
- Philip Arthur Lyons MBE
- Sarah Louise Zeraschi
- Sarah McIntyre
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £678k | £528k |
| 31/12/2023 | £650k | £532k |
| 31/12/2022 | £667k | £375k |
| 31/12/2021 | £315k | £173k |
| 31/12/2020 | £238k | £198k |
Common questions
Is BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR PARENTERAL AND ENTERAL NUTRITION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £149,633, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £1,058,282, which is above the stated reserves policy target of £440,000. The charity operates debt-free with no employees, relying on contractors, and holds £1.05m in cash against £215k in creditors. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.