BRADFORD VCS ALLIANCE LIMITED
Latest income
£3.1m
Latest spending
£3.2m
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £120,408 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £3,087,783 and unrestricted reserves of £498,255. Per the trustees' report, the charity operates in an environment of financial uncertainty due to challenges faced by its health and care partners, yet the board remains confident in its ability to continue its core purpose.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three and six month’s of essential operational expenditure (held: £498k)
“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 of essential operational expenditure, (£39,000 and £79,000).” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Income from Community Action Bradford & District (Trustee P Essler)
“During the year, the charity received income of £42,829 (2024: £105,980) from Community Action Bradford & District, for whom P Essler is a trustee. The charity also incurred expenditure of £64,468 (2024: £109) which related to delivery partner payments. At the year end £Nil (2024: £2,500) was due from Community Action Bradford & District,” — page 48
“The charity had incurred expenditure of £15,515 (2024: £5,658) from Keighley Healthy Living, for whom P Essler is also a trustee. At the year the charity owed £Nill (2024: £ NIL) to Keighley Healthy Living,” — page 48
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Expenditure to Keighley Healthy Living (Trustee P Essler)
“During the year, the charity received income of £42,829 (2024: £105,980) from Community Action Bradford & District, for whom P Essler is a trustee. The charity also incurred expenditure of £64,468 (2024: £109) which related to delivery partner payments. At the year end £Nil (2024: £2,500) was due from Community Action Bradford & District,” — page 48
“The charity had incurred expenditure of £15,515 (2024: £5,658) from Keighley Healthy Living, for whom P Essler is also a trustee. At the year the charity owed £Nill (2024: £ NIL) to Keighley Healthy Living,” — page 48
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Income/Expenditure with Project 6 (Trustee V Beere is CEO)
“During the year, the charity received income of £42,829 (2024: £105,980) from Community Action Bradford & District, for whom P Essler is a trustee. The charity also incurred expenditure of £64,468 (2024: £109) which related to delivery partner payments. At the year end £Nil (2024: £2,500) was due from Community Action Bradford & District,” — page 48
“The charity had incurred expenditure of £15,515 (2024: £5,658) from Keighley Healthy Living, for whom P Essler is also a trustee. At the year the charity owed £Nill (2024: £ NIL) to Keighley Healthy Living,” — page 48
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Income from Modality Partnership (Trustee W Graham is employee)
“During the year, the charity received income of £42,829 (2024: £105,980) from Community Action Bradford & District, for whom P Essler is a trustee. The charity also incurred expenditure of £64,468 (2024: £109) which related to delivery partner payments. At the year end £Nil (2024: £2,500) was due from Community Action Bradford & District,” — page 48
“The charity had incurred expenditure of £15,515 (2024: £5,658) from Keighley Healthy Living, for whom P Essler is also a trustee. At the year the charity owed £Nill (2024: £ NIL) to Keighley Healthy Living,” — page 48
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Income/Expenditure with The Bridge Project (Trustee J Royle is CEO)
“During the year, the charity received income of £42,829 (2024: £105,980) from Community Action Bradford & District, for whom P Essler is a trustee. The charity also incurred expenditure of £64,468 (2024: £109) which related to delivery partner payments. At the year end £Nil (2024: £2,500) was due from Community Action Bradford & District,” — page 48
“The charity had incurred expenditure of £15,515 (2024: £5,658) from Keighley Healthy Living, for whom P Essler is also a trustee. At the year the charity owed £Nill (2024: £ NIL) to Keighley Healthy Living,” — page 48
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£3.1m
Total spending
£3.2m
Reserves (reported)
£54k
Employees
11
Trustees
- Dr Mohammed Akhlak Rauf
- Lyn Patricia Sowray
- Matthew Stephen Chandler
- PAMELA MARGARET ESSLER
- Rebecca Louise Le-Hair
- Shakeel Ahmed Rafiq
- Victoria Suzanne Beere
- William Manley Graham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £3.1m | £3.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £3.2m | £2.9m |
| 31/03/2023 | £3.0m | £2.8m |
Common questions
Is BRADFORD VCS ALLIANCE LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £120,408 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £3,087,783 and unrestricted reserves of £498,255. Per the trustees' report, the charity operates in an environment of financial uncertainty due to challenges faced by its health and care partners, yet the board remains confident in its ability to continue its core purpose. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
Who funds BRADFORD VCS ALLIANCE LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRADFORD VCS ALLIANCE LIMITED as a grant recipient include BARNWOOD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BARNWOOD TRUST | FY2022 | £40k |