THE BEHRENS FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £3,213,162 to £2,923,873 due to charitable expenditure exceeding investment income. The trustees note that the charity draws on reserves to maintain grant levels higher than its annual income. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Mr S J Cockburn Travel expenses of £214 (2024: £Nil) were reimbursed to Mr S J Cockburn during the year. Mrs Harriet Frazer Travel expenses of £105 (2024: £Nil) were reimbursed to Mrs Harriet Frazer during the year. No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.”
Trustees
- Dr Hermione Cockburn
- Harriet Frazer
- JONNA BEHRENS
- Priscilla Parish
- STEPHEN JOHN COCKBURN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £118k | £361k |
| 05/04/2024 | £121k | £367k |
| 05/04/2023 | £108k | £388k |
| 05/04/2022 | £134k | £341k |
| 05/04/2021 | £96k | £191k |
Common questions
Is THE BEHRENS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £3,213,162 to £2,923,873 due to charitable expenditure exceeding investment income. The trustees note that the charity draws on reserves to maintain grant levels higher than its annual income. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.