BTP
BTP supports the work of charities, organisations, and individuals working to bring about significant social change and create a more equal and sustainable future via both the distribution of grants and through its own projects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a significant increase in unrestricted reserves, rising from £3.18m to £11.37m, driven by a large donation of £9m received shortly before the year end. The trustees maintain that free reserves are in excess of their stated policy target and plan to utilize these reserves for new projects and long-term investments. The independent auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
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 12 months total expenditure of projects already committed to which is anticipated to be in the region of £1.5m.” — page 4
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Kim Manning-Cooperchair
- Henry Oluwaseyi Rhodes BA
- Ryan Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £9.4m | £1.2m |
| 30/06/2024 | £3.1m | £995k |
| 30/06/2023 | £2.1m | £1.1m |
Common questions
Is BTP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a significant increase in unrestricted reserves, rising from £3.18m to £11.37m, driven by a large donation of £9m received shortly before the year end. The trustees maintain that free reserves are in excess of their stated policy target and plan to utilize these reserves for new projects and long-term investments. The independent auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Galloways Accounting (Audit) Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NPT Transatlantic Limited | 1 | £30.9m |
| ZOREYA TZEDOKOS | 1 | £312k |
| ANAND & SETHI FAMILY CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £68k |
| THREE PILLARS TRUST | 1 | £40k |
Charities like this
- GIVINGWORKS
- National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited
- BELLJOE TZEDOKO LIMITED
- THE TOMPKINS FOUNDATION
- THE SUSAN AND STEPHEN JAMES CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT
- BNOS TSFAS LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTP | £9.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GIVINGWORKS | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited | £225.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BELLJOE TZEDOKO LIMITED | £725k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TOMPKINS FOUNDATION | £397k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SUSAN AND STEPHEN JAMES CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | £182k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |