THE BRITISH-GERMAN ASSOCIATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £546,934, supported by a substantial individual donation received in a prior year and current year income exceeding expenditure. The trustees' report notes that the major risk is raising sufficient income to cover management costs, but confirms that resources are adequate with no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees policy is to increase reserves as the activities of the charity grow. The Trustees aim to hold sufficient reserves to ensure business continuity and to provide a contingency for unforeseen developments.” — page 9
Trustees
- Peter Barneschair
- Andrew Thomas Gilchrist
- Annika Falconer
- Dr Sybille Steiner
- Dr Tara Talwar Windsor
- Duncan Johnston
- Isabella de Taranto
- Miriam Thiede
- Robin Phillips
- Ross McEwen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £356k | £148k |
| 31/12/2024 | £165k | £126k |
| 31/12/2023 | £108k | £136k |
| 31/12/2022 | £112k | £132k |
| 31/12/2021 | £93k | £110k |
Common questions
Is THE BRITISH-GERMAN ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £546,934, supported by a substantial individual donation received in a prior year and current year income exceeding expenditure. The trustees' report notes that the major risk is raising sufficient income to cover management costs, but confirms that resources are adequate with no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BRITISH-GERMAN ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BRITISH-GERMAN ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include THE SCHRODER FOUNDATION, The Schroder 1905 Trust.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE SCHRODER FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £40k |
| THE SCHRODER FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £40k |
| The Schroder 1905 Trust | FY2025 | £10k |
| THE SCHRODER FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £20 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.0m |
| THE MAURICE WOHL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.4m |
| THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £518k |
| THE SINO-BRITISH FELLOWSHIP TRUST | 1 | £108k |
| THE RISMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £84k |
| THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF ARCHAEOLOGY AT ANKARA | 1 | £72k |
| BRITISH ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE ASSOCIATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE BARBERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITIES | 1 | £1k |
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