THE BURDEN TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £290,953, which serve as a reserve to support the level of grants. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, noting that grants are paid from these accrued reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“a) Dr S Tranter is on the core team of CAB which oversees the work of Sixty-One, who received a grant of £5,500 in the year (2024: £5,500). She excused herself from decisions regarding the payment of this grant. b) Mr A C Miles is a trustee and Mr C Havill is treasurer to Bristol Schools Connection, who received a grant of £8,000 in the year (2024: £7,500). They excused themselves from decisions regarding the payment of this grant.” — page 14
“b) Mr A C Miles is a trustee and Mr C Havill is treasurer to Bristol Schools Connection, who received a grant of £8,000 in the year (2024: £7,500). They excused themselves from decisions regarding the payment of this grant.” — page 14
“a) Dr S Tranter is on the core team of CAB which oversees the work of Sixty-One, who received a grant of £5,500 in the year (2024: £5,500). She excused herself from decisions regarding the payment of this grant. b) Mr A C Miles is a trustee and Mr C Havill is treasurer to Bristol Schools Connection, who received a grant of £8,000 in the year (2024: £7,500). They excused themselves from decisions regarding the payment of this grant.” — page 14
“b) Mr A C Miles is a trustee and Mr C Havill is treasurer to Bristol Schools Connection, who received a grant of £8,000 in the year (2024: £7,500). They excused themselves from decisions regarding the payment of this grant.” — page 14
Trustees
- ANTHONY CROFTON MILESchair
- COLIN HAVILL
- Charles Carron
- Dr Neil Scolding
- Dr Sheena Tranter
- Dr Valarie Rogers
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £206k | £213k |
| 31/03/2024 | £181k | £198k |
| 31/03/2023 | £177k | £186k |
| 31/03/2022 | £176k | £163k |
| 31/03/2021 | £170k | £150k |
Common questions
Is THE BURDEN TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £290,953, which serve as a reserve to support the level of grants. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, noting that grants are paid from these accrued reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BURDEN TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BURDEN TRUST as a grant recipient include UNSEEN (UK).
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNSEEN (UK) | FY2025 | £20k |