THE BENLIAN TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £14,436, which is below the stated policy target of roughly 3% of portfolio value (equivalent to one year's minimum grants and running costs). The charity reported a net incoming resource of £197,817 for the period, driven by a £190,000 legacy and investment gains, while total funds increased to £5,585,058.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees will hold reserves of roughly 3% of the portfolio value (more or less equivalent to 1 year's minimum grants and typical direct running costs).”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 29/06/2023)
Trustees
- Dr Audrey Nathalie Selian Matian
- RITA ALICE VARTOUKIAN
- SANDI LINDA SIMONS
- Vergine Gulbenkian
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £280k | £146k |
| 29/06/2024 | £151k | £96k |
| 29/06/2023 | £1.0m | £92k |
| 29/06/2022 | £171k | £236k |
| 29/06/2021 | £156k | £235k |
Common questions
Is THE BENLIAN TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £14,436, which is below the stated policy target of roughly 3% of portfolio value (equivalent to one year's minimum grants and running costs). The charity reported a net incoming resource of £197,817 for the period, driven by a £190,000 legacy and investment gains, while total funds increased to £5,585,058. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore NHC Audit Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF BOYAN TRUST | 1 | £143k |
| BRUSHMILL LIMITED | 1 | £12k |
| GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |