BEST - BE A BETTER YOU
Working with Secondary Schools and other education providers in Swindon and local parishes to provide activities to engage the youth in those areas.Deliver bespoke 1:1 mentoring programs to vulnerable young people which include sports based activities to help young people develop new skills, gain confidence and improve their mental health.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £36,173 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted funds falling to a negative balance of £54,854. The independent examiner identified a failure of internal controls and governance that resulted in, or could give rise to, a material loss of charitable funds. The charity faces significant liquidity pressures with net current liabilities of £54,951 and owes £134,210 to related parties as at the year end.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees acknowledge that this failure of internal controls and governance could result in a material loss of Charity funds and that related party rules have been breached.” — page 5
“The trustees acknowledge that this failure of internal controls and governance could result in a material loss of Charity funds and that related party rules have been breached.” — page 5
“I have identified matters of concern as follows: There was a failure of internal controls, including failure in charity governance, that resulted in, or could give rise to, a material loss of charitable funds.”
“Trustees' remuneration of £1,238 was paid to S Bryden for the year ended 31 January 2025.” — page 12
“the Charity supported the company by lending it funds amounting to £115,831 as at the year end 31st January 2025.” — page 5
“There is also an amount of £18,379 outstanding from KCJ Teaching and Employment Solutions Limited of £18,379 which may not be recoverable.” — page 5
“the Charity supported the company by lending it funds amounting to £115,831 as at the year end 31st January 2025.” — page 5
“There is also an amount of £18,379 outstanding from KCJ Teaching and Employment Solutions Limited of £18,379 which may not be recoverable.” — page 5
“The trustees acknowledge that this failure of internal controls and governance could result in a material loss of Charity funds and that related party rules have been breached.” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Donnison Brydenchair
- KRIS DEERING
- Rayanne Ordette
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £464k | £501k |
| 31/01/2024 | £469k | £517k |
| 31/01/2023 | £392k | £371k |
| 31/01/2022 | £265k | £189k |
| 31/01/2021 | £17k | £85k |
Common questions
Is BEST - BE A BETTER YOU financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £36,173 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted funds falling to a negative balance of £54,854. The independent examiner identified a failure of internal controls and governance that resulted in, or could give rise to, a material loss of charitable funds. The charity faces significant liquidity pressures with net current liabilities of £54,951 and owes £134,210 to related parties as at the year end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 27/03/2024 | £15k | ALB-Sport England-Be a better you |