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THOUGHT SHORTS

Registered charity 1200853 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We make ThoughtShorts: parable-like short films about hot topics, which create space for digital audiences to think about and experience GOD. These films are biblically based and inspired stories which promote understanding of the Christian faith amongst digital audiences.

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Latest income
£55k
Latest spending
£634
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The charity reported total income of £55,475, primarily from restricted grants, against total expenditure of £634, resulting in a net increase in funds. Unrestricted reserves stood at £4,819, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of holding resources equivalent to twelve weeks of budgeted activity levels. The accounts were independently examined with no material matters identified.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: twelve weeks of resources to be expended from unrestricted funds at budgeted activity levels (held: £5k)
“we should be holding sufficient cash to cover unbudgeted fluctuations in income and/or expenditure, equivalent to a minimum of twelve weeks of resources to be expended from unrestricted funds at budgeted activity levels.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Purchase of licensing rights from Owlinspace Media Ltd for £1.
“During the year end, the charity agreed to purchase licensing rights to content consistent with its charitable aims from Owlinspace for a nominal fee of £1.” — page 20
“During this year total donations (including in-kind donations), from Owlinspace amounted to an unrestricted amount of £nil (2024, £6,188).” — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from Owlinspace Media Ltd.
“During the year end, the charity agreed to purchase licensing rights to content consistent with its charitable aims from Owlinspace for a nominal fee of £1.” — page 20
“During this year total donations (including in-kind donations), from Owlinspace amounted to an unrestricted amount of £nil (2024, £6,188).” — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£55k£634
31/03/2024£6k£1k

Common questions

Is THOUGHT SHORTS financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported total income of £55,475, primarily from restricted grants, against total expenditure of £634, resulting in a net increase in funds. Unrestricted reserves stood at £4,819, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of holding resources equivalent to twelve weeks of budgeted activity levels. The accounts were independently examined with no material matters identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.