THE BELL EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED
Latest income
£1.6m
Latest spending
£2.7m
Registered
1973
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £1,076,000 for the year, driven by a £2,000,000 realized loss on its former trading subsidiary. Despite this loss, the charity maintains significant net assets of £44,975,000 and unrestricted reserves of £106,000, supported by substantial investment holdings valued at £29,061,000.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Lease of premises by the charity to Bell Educational Services Ltd for educational purposes: £705,000 (2024: £705,000), of which £176,250 has been provided as a bad debt.
“Lease of premises by the charity to Bell Educational Services Ltd for educational purposes: £705,000 (2024: £705,000), of which £176,250 has been provided as a bad debt.” — page 47
“Bell Educational Services Ltd had the right to use the Bell name and logos under a royalty agreement with the charity, resulting in royalties of £137,595 owed to the charity (2024: £143,353), of which £104,063 has been provided as a bad debt.” — page 47
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Bell Educational Services Ltd had the right to use the Bell name and logos under a royalty agreement with the charity, resulting in royalties of £137,595 owed to the charity (2024: £143,353), of which £104,063 has been provided as a bad debt.
“Lease of premises by the charity to Bell Educational Services Ltd for educational purposes: £705,000 (2024: £705,000), of which £176,250 has been provided as a bad debt.” — page 47
“Bell Educational Services Ltd had the right to use the Bell name and logos under a royalty agreement with the charity, resulting in royalties of £137,595 owed to the charity (2024: £143,353), of which £104,063 has been provided as a bad debt.” — page 47
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Prepayments and drawdowns made to and from the Revolving Credit Facility (loan) by Bell Educational Services Ltd resulted in a net prepayment in the period to 4 November 2025 of £1,100,000 (2023: net drawdown £100,000).
“Lease of premises by the charity to Bell Educational Services Ltd for educational purposes: £705,000 (2024: £705,000), of which £176,250 has been provided as a bad debt.” — page 47
“Bell Educational Services Ltd had the right to use the Bell name and logos under a royalty agreement with the charity, resulting in royalties of £137,595 owed to the charity (2024: £143,353), of which £104,063 has been provided as a bad debt.” — page 47
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Interest received by the charity from Bell Educational Services Ltd in respect of the Revolving Credit Facility (loan): £63,310 (2024: £68,567).
“Lease of premises by the charity to Bell Educational Services Ltd for educational purposes: £705,000 (2024: £705,000), of which £176,250 has been provided as a bad debt.” — page 47
“Bell Educational Services Ltd had the right to use the Bell name and logos under a royalty agreement with the charity, resulting in royalties of £137,595 owed to the charity (2024: £143,353), of which £104,063 has been provided as a bad debt.” — page 47
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Provision under an agreement of premises and other support services by Bell Educational Services Ltd to the charity: £87,600 (2024: £92,976).
“Lease of premises by the charity to Bell Educational Services Ltd for educational purposes: £705,000 (2024: £705,000), of which £176,250 has been provided as a bad debt.” — page 47
“Bell Educational Services Ltd had the right to use the Bell name and logos under a royalty agreement with the charity, resulting in royalties of £137,595 owed to the charity (2024: £143,353), of which £104,063 has been provided as a bad debt.” — page 47
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Bell Educational Services Ltd
“The Directors of the trading subsidiary Bell Educational Services Ltd took the decision to put it into administration following ongoing financial fragility since 2020.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Total income
£1.6m
Total spending
£2.7m
Cost of raising funds
£633k
Reserves (reported)
£45.0m
Employees
28
Trustees
- Radha Rupa Chakrabortychair
- ALEXANDER JOHN SCOTT-BARRETT
- Camila Eve Reed
- DAVID HUGHES
- Devendra Kodwani
- Nicholas John Tesseyman
- Peter Donald Roscrow
- Sarah Louise Phillips
- Shahzad Ali
- Toni Fazaeli
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.6m | £2.7m |
| 31/12/2024 | £15.6m | £16.7m |
| 31/12/2023 | £15.0m | £15.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £10.1m | £11.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £5.7m | £8.3m |
Common questions
Is THE BELL EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £1,076,000 for the year, driven by a £2,000,000 realized loss on its former trading subsidiary. Despite this loss, the charity maintains significant net assets of £44,975,000 and unrestricted reserves of £106,000, supported by substantial investment holdings valued at £29,061,000. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by PEM Audit Limited.
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|---|---|---|
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.8m |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.6m |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £400k |
| THE EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION | 1 | £245k |
| The Portal Trust | 1 | £150k |
| BUPA FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
| THE REECE FOUNDATION | 1 | £74k |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £67k |