B E M B RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TRUST
Improvement and advancement of that branch of agriculture which is concerned with the production of hen or duck eggs in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland by advancing, promoting, conducting, encouraging or supporting education, investigations, research and experimental or development work to that end.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total assets stood at £2,215,439 as of 31 July 2025, with unrestricted cash reserves of £18,693. The trustees report that investment income of £120,000 was sufficient to cover charitable grants and administration costs, resulting in a net surplus for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust’s income was £120,000 during 2024/25. The income derives totally from draw down from the Trust’s investments.” — page 5
Trustees
- Dr MARTIN WILLIAM SHIRLEYchair
- DUNCAN PRIESTNER
- Dr Paul Britton
- JEFFREY VERNON VERGERSON
- James Richard Corbett
- John Widdowson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £120k | £112k |
| 31/07/2024 | £88k | £83k |
| 31/07/2023 | £100k | £96k |
| 31/07/2022 | £70k | £85k |
| 31/07/2021 | £22k | £100k |
Common questions
Is B E M B RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total assets stood at £2,215,439 as of 31 July 2025, with unrestricted cash reserves of £18,693. The trustees report that investment income of £120,000 was sufficient to cover charitable grants and administration costs, resulting in a net surplus for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE AURORA TRUST | 1 | £144k |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £70k |
| JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| THE PRIMROSE TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| THE MARK LEONARD TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE A TEAM FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £29k |
| THE CENTRE FOR AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 1 | £9k |
| CITY CHURCH BRISTOL | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST
- BRITISH POULTRY SCIENCE LTD
- DARTINGTON CATTLE BREEDING TRUST
- E B M CHARITABLE TRUST
- EDENBRIDGE AND OXTED AGRICULTURAL SHOW
- INTERNATIONAL EGG FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B E M B RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TRUST | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST | £1.1m | Over £60,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH POULTRY SCIENCE LTD | £105k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DARTINGTON CATTLE BREEDING TRUST | £250k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | £1.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EDENBRIDGE AND OXTED AGRICULTURAL SHOW | £934k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |