BETTER HEALTH PRODUCTS LIMITED
The principal activities of the social enterprise are an artisan bakery, bicycle workshop and light manufacturing. This work provides time limited (usually 3 months) trainee placements for men and women who suffer from mental ill health and forms a part of their recovery and social inclusion. The aim of the enterprise is a move on of trainees to employment or further training.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £62,759, which the directors consider adequate to meet ongoing commitments. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £1,973 for the year, derived from charitable activity sales of £208,532 against total expenditure of £206,559. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The only transaction was the grant of £116,000 (2024: £122,000) to The Centre for Better Health Limited. At the year end the company owed £5,548 (2024: £272) to The Centre for Better Health Limited, which is shown under creditors. The company is administered through The Centre for Better Health Limited which provides the necessary staff to carry out the company's activities.” — page 14
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £209k | £207k |
| 31/03/2024 | £235k | £225k |
| 31/03/2023 | £312k | £311k |
| 31/03/2022 | £269k | £269k |
| 31/03/2021 | £161k | £160k |
Common questions
Is BETTER HEALTH PRODUCTS LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £62,759, which the directors consider adequate to meet ongoing commitments. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £1,973 for the year, derived from charitable activity sales of £208,532 against total expenditure of £206,559. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £125k |
| Jill and Norman Franklin Trust | 1 | £80k |
| WALCOT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| THE ALBERT HUNT TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| WILLIAM ADLINGTON CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| FRAZER TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £5k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETTER HEALTH PRODUCTS LIMITED | £209k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BLYTH STAR ENTERPRISES LIMITED | £2.6m | — | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| BIRMINGHAM INDUSTRIAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| WORKING WELL TRUST | £2.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNITY WORKS SOCIAL ENTERPRISES | £3.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OSEL ENTERPRISES LIMITED | £1.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |