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BRITISH ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE ASSOCIATION

Registered charity 299527 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as B A A, BRITISH ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATION

Latest income
£374k
Latest spending
£322k
Registered
1988
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £52,097 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £311,444. Per the trustees' report, the financial position is described as healthy, supported by stable income from subscriptions and publications.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: between 80% and 100% of the average annual expenditure (held: £311k)
“The BAFA as a whole, and each of its sub-groups (CPAF, CDAF, SIGs, Area Groups) will maintain its reserves at between 80% and 100% of the average annual expenditure of the BAFA (or the sub-group) over the long-term.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees subscribe as members under normal terms.
“The Trustees subscribe as members of the association under the normal terms given to all other members. In accordance with its financial regulations, BAFA reimburses the expenses of trustees incurred in carrying out their responsibilities.” — page 43
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Year-over-year changes

Comparing this charity’s FY2024 and FY2025 accounts as analysed by this site.

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£374k£322k
31/12/2024£358k£349k
31/12/2023£305k£294k
31/12/2022£320k£189k
31/12/2021£101k£63k

Common questions

Is BRITISH ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £52,097 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £311,444. Per the trustees' report, the financial position is described as healthy, supported by stable income from subscriptions and publications. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Funders of similar charities

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FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
MAYFAIR CHARITIES LIMITED1£21k
THE BARBERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITIES1£1k

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