BNJC
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Latest income
£4.1m
Latest spending
£4.2m
Registered
2021
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £63,419 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £2,580,253. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with support from The Bloom Foundation to cover any financial shortfalls for at least 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: between three and six-months’ expenditure (held: £2.6m)
“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-months’ expenditure.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Marc Sugarman received £37,800 (salary £35,000 + pension £1,050). No other trustees received remuneration.
“During the year one trustee, Marc Sugarman, was seconded into an executive role as Interim Chief Executive Officer between July 2024 to January 2025. The total remuneration paid to the trustee during the year was £37,800 (2024: £66,322). The amount comprised: * Gross salary: £35,000 (2024: £61,522) * Employer pension contributions: £1,050 (2024: £1,800) No other trustees received any remuneration during the year (2024: nil).” — page 21
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grants received from The Bloom Foundation, of which M Sugarman is a trustee.
“During the year, BNJC (Charity) received grants of £2,891,019 (2024: £2,235,000) from The Bloom Foundation of which M Sugarman is also a trustee.” — page 27
“BNJC (Group) owed £437,392 (2024: £651,100) to AGB Reading 2020 Limited (a connected entity of which M Sugarman is a member) at the year end.” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Amounts owed to AGB Reading 2020 Limited, a connected entity of which M Sugarman is a member.
“During the year, BNJC (Charity) received grants of £2,891,019 (2024: £2,235,000) from The Bloom Foundation of which M Sugarman is also a trustee.” — page 27
“BNJC (Group) owed £437,392 (2024: £651,100) to AGB Reading 2020 Limited (a connected entity of which M Sugarman is a member) at the year end.” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Amounts owed to AGB Hove Ltd, a connected company of which M Sugarman is a director, including rent.
“During the year, BNJC (Charity) received grants of £2,891,019 (2024: £2,235,000) from The Bloom Foundation of which M Sugarman is also a trustee.” — page 27
“BNJC (Group) owed £437,392 (2024: £651,100) to AGB Reading 2020 Limited (a connected entity of which M Sugarman is a member) at the year end.” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Accountancy fees paid to CCI Accountants Ltd, of which R F Comer is a partner.
“During the year, BNJC (Charity) received grants of £2,891,019 (2024: £2,235,000) from The Bloom Foundation of which M Sugarman is also a trustee.” — page 27
“BNJC (Group) owed £437,392 (2024: £651,100) to AGB Reading 2020 Limited (a connected entity of which M Sugarman is a member) at the year end.” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: BNJC Trading Limited, Novellino Brighton Limited
“Consolidated financial statements have been prepared for the charity and its trading subsidiaries, BNJC Trading Limited and Novellino Brighton Limited.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Jeremy Fletcher — CEO
- Justin Bohm — Co-Chair
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Total income
£4.1m
Total spending
£4.2m
Cost of raising funds
£2.9m
Reserves (reported)
£2.6m
Employees
53
Trustees
- Elissa Jo Estrin
- Justin Antony Bohm
- Marc Louis Sugarman
- NATASHA RACHEL ISAAC
- Rachel Wenstone
- Raymond Simonson
- Samuel Goodman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £4.1m | £4.2m |
| 30/06/2024 | £3.0m | £3.1m |
| 30/06/2023 | £3.6m | £933k |
| 30/06/2022 | £301k | £141k |
Common questions
Is BNJC financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £63,419 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £2,580,253. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with support from The Bloom Foundation to cover any financial shortfalls for at least 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HW Fisher Audit.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BRITISH DIABETIC ASSOCIATION | 1 | £1.2m |
| DEBMAR BENEVOLENT TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £677k |
| BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION | 1 | £600k |
| THE JD FOUNDATION | 1 | £561k |
| Arthritis UK | 1 | £316k |
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £183k |
| Vivensa Foundation | 1 | £114k |
| THE HEALTH FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNJC | £4.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM | £834k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 1692 | £462k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| PUBLISH WHAT YOU FUND | £781k | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ICHTHUS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | £1.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| National Centre For Universities and Business | £2.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |