THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION
The objects of the Foundation are to provide for the relief of those in need by reason of poverty, homelessness, old age, mental or physical disability or ill health by the provision of grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or organisations working to relieve such needs.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is winding up and ceasing activity from 31 March 2026, with financial statements prepared on a basis other than going concern. Unrestricted reserves are nil, while restricted reserves stand at £15,718. The charity had no employees during the period and received its primary funding from its parent, Bernicia Group.
What the accounts disclose
“Funding was primarily from the Bernicia Group (£200,000).” — page 5
“As the Foundation’s objective is to make grants each year which, when added to running costs, broadly equal its income, the Trustees do not intend that there should be a significant balance of reserves held. It is envisaged that these balances will be spent over the next period on suitable projects as identified. As at the period end the available restricted reserves amounted to £15,718 (2025: £12,127) and unrestricted reserves amounted to £nil (2025: 13,108).”
“The financial statements have been prepared on a basis other than going concern.” — page 7
“Bernicia Group provides company secretarial, administration and accounting services to the Foundation. The Group does not make a surplus on these transactions with the Foundation. Further information on related party transactions is set out in note 10.” — page 4
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2025) → not a going concern (FY2026).
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- Lesley Moodychair
- AVRIL GIBSON
- Carol Meredith
- Teri Ann Bayliss
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £200k | £209k |
| 31/03/2025 | £213k | £199k |
| 31/03/2024 | £200k | £203k |
| 31/03/2023 | £200k | £259k |
| 31/03/2022 | £300k | £222k |
Common questions
Is THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is winding up and ceasing activity from 31 March 2026, with financial statements prepared on a basis other than going concern. Unrestricted reserves are nil, while restricted reserves stand at £15,718. The charity had no employees during the period and received its primary funding from its parent, Bernicia Group. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Menzies LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NEIGHBOURLY FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.6m |
| THE BAND TRUST | 1 | £520k |
| CRISIS UK | 1 | £463k |
| EVERY YOUTH | 1 | £219k |
| THE OVO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £191k |
| THE EARL OF NORTHAMPTON'S CHARITY | 1 | £66k |
| NORFOLK & WAVENEY AREA QUAKER MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS | 1 | £30k |
| NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
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- THE FOUNDATION OF ST. BENEDICT OF NURSIA
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- B&Q Foundation
- Bernard Sunley Foundation
- THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION | £200k | — | 0 | below | — | not going concern |
| THE FOUNDATION OF ST. BENEDICT OF NURSIA | £238k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BERKELEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £3.3m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| B&Q Foundation | £2.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Bernard Sunley Foundation | £3.0m | £100,001 - £110,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION | £956k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |