BRUNTS CHARITY
The Charity continues to carry out the original bequests of Samuel Brunts by providing finance for Brunts Educational Foundation and benefits for the elderly in the form of pensions, almshouses and other projects.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the Charity reported an operating deficit of £147,000 for the year ended 31 March 2026, driven by increased operating costs and social housing activity expenditure. Despite this deficit, total net assets increased by £188,000 to £16,417,000, largely due to significant unrealised gains on investments, and the Trustees confirmed that net assets are adequate to fulfil all known commitments.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Trustees
- DAWN UNDYchair
- Cllr David Smith
- Isabel Jackson
- Jayne Benson
- John Coxhead
- MALCOLM SAGE
- Paul Henshaw
- Rebecca Bottomley
- SALLY HIGGINS
- Stephen Garner
- Terry Clay
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £1.1m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2025 | £1.0m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.0m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £917k | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £888k | £995k |
Common questions
Is BRUNTS CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the Charity reported an operating deficit of £147,000 for the year ended 31 March 2026, driven by increased operating costs and social housing activity expenditure. Despite this deficit, total net assets increased by £188,000 to £16,417,000, largely due to significant unrealised gains on investments, and the Trustees confirmed that net assets are adequate to fulfil all known commitments. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Barnett & Turner Accountants Ltd.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FEEDING BRISTOL | 1 | £55k |
| THE GEORGE CADBURY TRUST (EDWARD CADBURY SECTION) | 1 | £23k |
Charities like this
- BRISTOL CHARITIES
- BRYONY HOUSE LIMITED
- THE BRAUNSTONE FOUNDATION
- The Barnes Fund
- THE ALMSHOUSE OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST AND ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST
- The Brindle Foundation
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRUNTS CHARITY | £1.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRISTOL CHARITIES | £2.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRYONY HOUSE LIMITED | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRAUNSTONE FOUNDATION | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Barnes Fund | £811k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ALMSHOUSE OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST AND ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST | £136k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |