BLACKFRIARS OVERSEAS AID TRUST
BOAT (Blackfriars Overseas Aid Trust) provides support for the charitable activities of organisations and societies in the relief of poverty and the advancement of education.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity finished 2025 in good health with total incoming resources of £96,594 and total expenditure of £89,815. Per the Treasurer’s Report, unrestricted reserves stood at £32,776, which is above the stated policy target of £24,000. The charity reported no staff costs as all committee members are volunteers.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations received under Banker's Order (unrestricted) 62,002”
“The Trustees’ policy is to maintain reserves of approximately £24,000.” — page 27
Trustees
- Dr Geraldine Johnsonchair
- ANGELA MACKEITH
- DR FILOMENA NAVE
- Dr JOHN ERNEST THANASSOULIS
- Elizabeth Ann Robertson
- JENNIFER MARJORIE DYE
- Julie Lynch
- Mick Conefrey
- ROSALEEN OCKENDEN
- Rene Banares-Alcantara
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £97k | £90k |
| 31/12/2024 | £86k | £93k |
| 31/12/2023 | £84k | £97k |
| 31/12/2022 | £83k | £84k |
| 31/12/2021 | £92k | £76k |
Common questions
Is BLACKFRIARS OVERSEAS AID TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity finished 2025 in good health with total incoming resources of £96,594 and total expenditure of £89,815. Per the Treasurer’s Report, unrestricted reserves stood at £32,776, which is above the stated policy target of £24,000. The charity reported no staff costs as all committee members are volunteers. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.