ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR LIMITED
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased by 4.7% to £3,847,998, driven by a net surplus for the year. The charity maintains a liquid cash reserve of approximately £400,000 alongside free reserves of £801,238, which the trustees consider sufficient to sustain operations for two years in the event of income cessation. The auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“During the current and prior year, the charity paid the accountancy and tax compliance fees relating to the subsidiary company ASAB (Accreditation) Limited which has been put into voluntary liquidation during the year.” — page 26
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Dr Elisa Frasnelli
- Prof Melissa Bateson
- Professor Andrew Radford
- Professor Michael Siva-Jothy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £675k | £758k |
| 31/12/2023 | £689k | £756k |
| 31/12/2022 | £657k | £594k |
| 31/12/2021 | £632k | £599k |
| 31/12/2020 | £709k | £562k |
Common questions
Is ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased by 4.7% to £3,847,998, driven by a net surplus for the year. The charity maintains a liquid cash reserve of approximately £400,000 alongside free reserves of £801,238, which the trustees consider sufficient to sustain operations for two years in the event of income cessation. The auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.