BILD ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED TRAINING
BILD Association of Certified Training has been set up to certify training services that include a restrictive intervention. We are licenced by the Restraint Reduction Network to certify services as complying with the Restraint Reduction Network Training Standards. The standards aim to facilitate culture change, not just technical competence.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £10,967 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted income of £789,090 against expenditure of £778,123. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £79,000, which is below the stated policy target of three months' operational costs, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“At 31st March 2025, total reserves stood at £137k (2024: £126k), of which free reserves totalled £79k (2024: £68k). This is less than the reserves target level described above and will not require a transfer to group reserves.” — page 7
“British Institute of Learning Disabilities - Group Reserves Contribution £78,837 (2024 £74,808).” — page 20
“BILD Restraint Reduction Network - Licence Fee £157,674 (2024 £146,616).” — page 20
“British Institute of Learning Disabilities - Group Reserves Contribution £78,837 (2024 £74,808).” — page 20
“BILD Restraint Reduction Network - Licence Fee £157,674 (2024 £146,616).” — page 20
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Iris Benson
- Jack Francis Orchard
- Marie Ash
- Penelope Rogers
- Raymond Francis Walker
- Teresa Wendy Sargent
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £789k | £778k |
| 31/03/2024 | £747k | £701k |
| 31/03/2023 | £668k | £625k |
| 31/03/2022 | £629k | £532k |
| 31/03/2021 | £318k | £329k |
Common questions
Is BILD ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED TRAINING financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £10,967 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted income of £789,090 against expenditure of £778,123. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £79,000, which is below the stated policy target of three months' operational costs, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.