BURNING HEART
Burning Heart produces free online-based TV series and stand alone films, exploring different books and themes in the Bible in a documentary style. It also produces supplementary and additional materials such as podcasts, articles and books, vlogs, devotionals, study guides and other materials as needed.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year in a healthy financial position with £27,276 in unrestricted cash reserves, which exceeds its policy target of covering one quarter's commitments (£4,500). The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, noting that income from donations is sufficient to cover costs through pre-production fundraising.
What the accounts disclose
“Burning Heart’s unrestricted funds in 2025 have almost all come through donations from individuals (98%)” — page 5
“The Trustees have determined that the charity should hold sufficient unrestricted cash to cover all financial commitments due in the following quarter” — page 4
Trustees
- Alan Riley
- Esther Morenikeh Beckley
- Paul Anton Imbaraj Nicholas
- Rev Sophie Claire Bannister
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £41k | £37k |
| 31/12/2024 | £51k | £61k |
| 31/12/2023 | £45k | £31k |
| 31/12/2022 | £26k | £7k |
Common questions
Is BURNING HEART financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year in a healthy financial position with £27,276 in unrestricted cash reserves, which exceeds its policy target of covering one quarter's commitments (£4,500). The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, noting that income from donations is sufficient to cover costs through pre-production fundraising. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BURNING HEART?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BURNING HEART as a grant recipient include THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST | FY2025 | £400 | |
| THE ASHBURNHAM THANKSGIVING TRUST | FY2024 | £400 |