WM BROOKE BENEVOLENT FUND
We offer spaces for conferences, functions and charity events as well as providing adult art classes.The Huddersfield School of Theatre Dance and Northlight physiotherapy gym are also based in our premises. We are a Christian charity and as such are involved with and provide support to Hope Huddersfield which co-ordinate churches across Huddersfield and also home to the Ark Church for services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £5,374,476, representing a net increase from the previous year's £5,227,245. The charity reports adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity aims to spend aprox 3% of its assets per annum for its objectives. The Charity keeps a minimum of aprox 2% in cash as required for regular expenditure.” — page 5
Trustees
- Ben Cooper
- MARK ROGER HANBURY BROOKE
- Melanie Claire Brooke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £242k | £188k |
| 31/03/2024 | £267k | £139k |
| 31/03/2023 | £197k | £214k |
| 31/03/2022 | £175k | £126k |
| 31/03/2021 | £113k | £152k |
Common questions
Is WM BROOKE BENEVOLENT FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £5,374,476, representing a net increase from the previous year's £5,227,245. The charity reports adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LADY FATEMAH (A.S.) CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £77k |
| DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £31k |
| HUDDERSFIELD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | 1 | £20k |
| GUNNERSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £12k |
| HEALTH HELP INTERNATIONAL | 1 | £662 |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER HUDDERSFIELD
- BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH, BUCKHURST ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 1QA
- THE BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH AND CENTRE
- HOPE CHURCH HUDDERSFIELD
- BROOKS OF LIFE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
- HITCHIN TOWN HALL GYMNASIUM AND WORKMAN'S HALL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM BROOKE BENEVOLENT FUND | £242k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER HUDDERSFIELD | £136k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH, BUCKHURST ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 1QA | £344k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH AND CENTRE | £230k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH HUDDERSFIELD | £179k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BROOKS OF LIFE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL | £119k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |