THE BREWERS FOUNDATION
The activities of the Foundation is the giving of grants and donations to selected charities and good causes based in the UK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £873,125, driven by a net income of £51,348. The charity maintains a cash balance of £297,343 and holds an investment property valued at £509,706. The trustees note that reserves are currently below their developing policy target of six months' budgeted expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“At present while appropriate income generative investments are sought, the reserves remain outside the policy level.”
“During the period the charity received a donation of £300,000 (2024 - £207,225) from C Brewer & Sons Limited, a company in which a majority of the trustees are also directors.” — page 13
“The charity is also party to a lease with C Brewer & Sons Limited for letting the investment property. Rental income of £30,525 per annum is receivable under the lease.” — page 13
“During the period the charity received a donation of £300,000 (2024 - £207,225) from C Brewer & Sons Limited, a company in which a majority of the trustees are also directors.” — page 13
“The charity is also party to a lease with C Brewer & Sons Limited for letting the investment property. Rental income of £30,525 per annum is receivable under the lease.” — page 13
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Neal Brewerchair
- Adam Shoesmith
- David Thomson
- SIMON BREWER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £334k | £283k |
| 31/03/2024 | £217k | £146k |
| 31/03/2023 | £425k | £75k |
| 31/03/2022 | £400k | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE BREWERS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £873,125, driven by a net income of £51,348. The charity maintains a cash balance of £297,343 and holds an investment property valued at £509,706. The trustees note that reserves are currently below their developing policy target of six months' budgeted expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited | 1 | £14.8m |
| TAGMARSH CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £905k |
| FRIENDS OF WIZNITZ LIMITED | 1 | £350k |
| UNSEEN (UK) | 1 | £173k |
| REDR UK | 1 | £51k |
| BEROSA CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £50k |
| SUICIDE & CO | 1 | £22k |
| THE TIM HENMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
Charities like this
- THE WINEBURG FOUNDATION
- SANTANDER UK FOUNDATION LIMITED
- BC Partners Foundation
- THE BREWERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE SUPPORT FOUNDATION
- THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BREWERS FOUNDATION | £334k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE WINEBURG FOUNDATION | £132k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SANTANDER UK FOUNDATION LIMITED | £825k | — | 0 | unclear | 0.0% | no doubt |
| BC Partners Foundation | £441k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BREWERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SUPPORT FOUNDATION | £190k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |