THE BESOM NETWORK
Education/training. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty.Religious Activities. Environment/conservation/heritage. Economic/community Development/employment
Objects
THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED, BY REASON OF AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY FACILITATING, SUPPORTING, EQUIPPING AND RESOURCING THE NETWORK OF BESOMS, AND ANY OTHER CHARITABLE INITIATIVES THAT FURTHER THE FULFILMENT OF THE CHARITIES OBJECTS, IN THE UK AND OVERSEAS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in total funds of £5,292 for the year ended 31 May 2025, resulting in total net assets of £1,688. The trustees maintain that unrestricted reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure, and the current unrestricted fund balance is £1,688. The charity operates on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue in operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Roger Keith Habgoodchair
- Mark Anthony Emmins
- Mia Charlotte Devereux
- TAMSIN GASKELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/05/2025 | £29k | £34k |
| 30/05/2024 | £38k | £26k |
| 30/05/2023 | £30k | £31k |
| 31/12/2021 | £53k | £57k |
Common questions
Is THE BESOM NETWORK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in total funds of £5,292 for the year ended 31 May 2025, resulting in total net assets of £1,688. The trustees maintain that unrestricted reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure, and the current unrestricted fund balance is £1,688. The charity operates on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue in operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.