SOCIAL WORKERS BENEVOLENT TRUST
Helps social workers who are experiencing financial difficulties because of sickness, bereavement, family difficulties, increasing frailty or sudden catastrophe.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased from £390,584 to £385,593 due to charitable expenditure exceeding income. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting one year of unanticipated activity, supported by investment income and grants from BASW and the CSIS Charity Fund.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity’s principal funding is an annual payment by BASW members.” — page 7
“The charity will maintain its reserves at a level that ensures it can invest enough assets to continue its core activity even during a period of unanticipated activity for a period of 1 year.” — page 7
“During the 2024/25 financial year, donations amounting to £62,448 (2024 - £64,284) were received from The British Association of Social Workers, the charity's sole member.” — page 24
Trustees
- Priscilla Kurewachair
- Chris MacDonald
- Denise Anne Ware
- Helen Susanne Smith
- Kay Suzanne Waters
- Mama Addo-Yobo
- Rashid Kayiira
- Robert Pook
- Simon Scott
- Tina Philp
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £96k | £101k |
| 30/09/2024 | £111k | £89k |
| 30/09/2023 | £154k | £114k |
| 30/09/2022 | £160k | £120k |
| 30/09/2021 | £118k | £86k |
Common questions
Is SOCIAL WORKERS BENEVOLENT TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased from £390,584 to £385,593 due to charitable expenditure exceeding income. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting one year of unanticipated activity, supported by investment income and grants from BASW and the CSIS Charity Fund. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Dains Audit Limited.
Who funds SOCIAL WORKERS BENEVOLENT TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SOCIAL WORKERS BENEVOLENT TRUST as a grant recipient include CSIS CHARITY FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSIS CHARITY FUND | FY2025 | £20k | For general grant making purposes |
| CSIS CHARITY FUND | FY2023 | £20k | General grant for supporting Social Workers who are suffering financial hardship |
| CSIS CHARITY FUND | FY2024 | £20k | General grant for supporting social workers who are suffering financial hardship |