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THE BARBERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITIES

Registered charity 265579 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Latest income
£303k
Latest spending
£248k
Registered
1973
Accounts read
FY2023

Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £206,216, which the trustees confirm is in line with their policy to hold at least six months' worth of anticipated expenditure. The charity reported a net decrease in total funds of £20,405 for the year, driven by investment losses, but maintains adequate resources to meet its commitments.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: six months' worth of anticipated expenditure (held: £206k)
“The charity's reserves policy is to hold a level of unrestricted reserves that cover at least six months' worth of anticipated expenditure.” — page 5
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grants paid on behalf of Haymarket Charitable Trust
“During the year grants of £11,715 (2022: £11,445) were paid by the charity on behalf of The Haymarket Charitable Trust. Balances due to related parties at the year-end are shown at note 8.” — page 19
“During the year the Trustee donated listed investments with a market value of £173,218 (2022: £91,966) to the charity.” — page 19
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation of investments from Barbers' Company
“During the year grants of £11,715 (2022: £11,445) were paid by the charity on behalf of The Haymarket Charitable Trust. Balances due to related parties at the year-end are shown at note 8.” — page 19
“During the year the Trustee donated listed investments with a market value of £173,218 (2022: £91,966) to the charity.” — page 19
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£303k£248k
31/08/2024£243k£259k
31/08/2023£331k£265k
31/08/2022£259k£289k
31/08/2021£249k£248k

Common questions

Is THE BARBERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITIES financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £206,216, which the trustees confirm is in line with their policy to hold at least six months' worth of anticipated expenditure. The charity reported a net decrease in total funds of £20,405 for the year, driven by investment losses, but maintains adequate resources to meet its commitments. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.

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