BISHOP'S WALTHAM MINIBUS GROUP
The Object of the Minibus Group is to provide transport for charitable organisations, community groups and school groups based in Bishop's Waltham and the surrounding parishes, and individuals who are elderly, disabled or otherwise disadvantaged.
Objects
TO PROVIDE TRANSPORT FOR THE USE OF CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS AND CHARITABLE GROUPS BASED IN THE PARISH OF BISHOPS WALTHAM WHO ARE AFFILIATED TO THE GROUP OR INDIVIDUALS IN SPECIFIC NEED BY REASON OF POVERTY,SICKNESS OR HANDICAP.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £93,740, which the trustees describe as an appropriate level to support future operations and asset replacement. The charity reported a net income surplus of £15,824, driven by stable income from donations and trading activities, while maintaining a strong balance sheet with no restricted funds.
What the accounts disclose
“All reserves held by the group are not restricted for purpose. They are held for the maintenance and replacement of the minibus when required as well as to perform the Group's charitable activities.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Adrian Rutter
- Emma Houghton
- JUDY MARSH
- Jason David
- Lucy Grafen
- Sandy Kara MBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £26k | £11k |
| 31/08/2024 | £18k | £13k |
| 31/08/2023 | £9k | £7k |
| 31/08/2022 | £18k | £6k |
| 31/08/2021 | £3k | £6k |
Common questions
Is BISHOP'S WALTHAM MINIBUS GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £93,740, which the trustees describe as an appropriate level to support future operations and asset replacement. The charity reported a net income surplus of £15,824, driven by stable income from donations and trading activities, while maintaining a strong balance sheet with no restricted funds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/04/2024 | £5k | Bishop's Waltham Minibus |
| UK government | 01/04/2020 | £175 | Bus Service Operators Grant Eng Comm Transport 20/21 |
| UK government | 01/04/2020 | £178 | Bus Service Operators Grant Eng Comm Transport 20/21 |