BLANDFORD FORUM CHARITIES
Latest income
£305k
Latest spending
£218k
Registered
1974
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds stood at £724,406, with total net assets of £1,887,508. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: Extraordinary Repair Fund (ERF) and Cyclical Maintenance Fund (CMF) accumulated from deposits derived out of a percentage of the Weekly Maintenance Contributions (held: £724k)
“The Reserves held by the Charity are specifically as required by their Trust Deed of 6th February 1974 and as recommended by the Charity Commission and Almshouse Association namely an Extraordinary Repair Fund (ERF) and Cyclical Maintenance Fund (CMF).” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Apprenticing and Education charity awarded two college bursary grants of £1,250 each to two children of a member of staff. These were awarded on an arms length basis.
“The Apprenticing and Education charity awarded two college bursary grants of £1,250 each to two children of a member of staff. These were awarded on an arms length basis.” — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- LYNN LINDSAYchair
- COLIN STEVENS
- Councillor Hugo Mieville
- Councillor Sheila Chapman
- HAYDN WHITE
- JOHN TURNBULL
- JOSEPH HICKISH
- Nocturin Lacey-Clarke
- Rosemary Holmes
- STEPHEN GARBUTT
- STEPHEN HITCHINGS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £305k | £218k |
| 31/03/2024 | £260k | £229k |
| 31/03/2023 | £360k | £214k |
| 31/03/2022 | £240k | £199k |
| 31/03/2021 | £244k | £209k |
Common questions
Is BLANDFORD FORUM CHARITIES financially healthy?
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds stood at £724,406, with total net assets of £1,887,508. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.