THE BREWERS FOUNDATION
Latest income
£334k
Latest spending
£283k
Registered
2020
Accounts read
FY2025
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
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“At present while appropriate income generative investments are sought, the reserves remain outside the policy level.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation from C Brewer & Sons Ltd
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Lease with C Brewer & Sons Ltd
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
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?
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 | £455k |
| FRIENDS OF WIZNITZ LIMITED | 1 | £350k |
| UNSEEN (UK) | 1 | £173k |
| BEROSA CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £50k |
| SUICIDE & CO | 1 | £22k |
| REDR UK | 1 | £11k |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |