BRIESS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
The Briess Family Charitable Trust is an independent grant-making family-run trust and makes donations to registered charities at the discretion of the Trustees. The Briess Family Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications for support.
Objects
TO SUCH CHARITIES OR FOR SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE SETTLORS MAY JOINTLY FROM TIME TO TIME DIRECT AND SUBJECT TO AND IN DEFAULT OF ANY SUCH DIRECTION MAY NOT EXTEND AS THE TRUSTEES MAY AT THEIR UNCONTROLLED DISCRETION DETERMINE
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £324,728 to £252,530 due to net outgoing resources of £37,091. The trustees note they seek to maintain reserves to support ongoing projects, but no specific policy target is stated. The independent examiner confirmed no material matters were identified during the examination.
What the accounts disclose
“Sale of investments 33,487” — page 6
“The trustees seek to maintain a level of reserves that will enable them to provide continuing financial support for the duration of projects that they have committed to assist.” — page 4
“Trustees expenses 1,895” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- P BRIESSchair
- Bridget Kohner
- Dr DAVID ANDREW BRIESS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £64k | £101k |
| 31/01/2025 | £190k | £158k |
| 31/01/2024 | £76k | £91k |
| 31/01/2023 | £4k | £72k |
| 31/01/2022 | £5k | £35k |
Common questions
Is BRIESS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased from £324,728 to £252,530 due to net outgoing resources of £37,091. The trustees note they seek to maintain reserves to support ongoing projects, but no specific policy target is stated. The independent examiner confirmed no material matters were identified during the examination. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.