BOGNOR HOUSING TRUST
To provide short term supportive sheltered housing for single homeless people with particular needs who require some rehabilitation care to enable them eventually to live independently in the wider community.
Objects
TO PROVIDE SHORT-TERM, SUPPORTIVE SHELTERED HOUSING FOR SINGLE HOMELESS PEOPLE WITH PARTICULAR NEEDS SUCH AS EX-PRISONERS, EX-MENTAL HOSPITAL PATIENTS AND OTHERS WHO REQUIRE SOME REHABILTITIVE CARE TO ENABLE THEM, EVENTUALLY, TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £1,681,939, with liquid reserves maintained at a level equivalent to at least twelve months' expenditure as per the charity's policy. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing sufficient unrestricted reserves and continuing income streams.
What the accounts disclose
“Rental and associated income 0 365,912 365,912 349,726” — page 9
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted liquid funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to at least twelve month’s expenditure” — page 5
“R A Kaveney FCA was paid £23,936 (2024: £22,897) for professional fees in the year relating to accountancy and payroll services supplied by his company.” — page 12
“R A Kaveney FCA was paid £23,936 (2024: £22,897) for professional fees in the year relating to accountancy and payroll services supplied by his company. Such payment is authorised in the Constitution of Bognor Housing Trust.” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- RAYMOND KAVENEYchair
- ANNE DEROZHINSKY SHREWSBURY
- MARGARET BURROW
- MRS KITTY GROVE
- PAT UNWIN
- STEPHEN BERNARD MCCONNELL
- TONY DINES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £376k | £290k |
| 31/03/2024 | £372k | £263k |
| 31/03/2023 | £315k | £286k |
| 31/03/2022 | £314k | £311k |
| 31/03/2021 | £342k | £275k |
Common questions
Is BOGNOR HOUSING TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £1,681,939, with liquid reserves maintained at a level equivalent to at least twelve months' expenditure as per the charity's policy. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing sufficient unrestricted reserves and continuing income streams. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.