EMMA DORIS BUSSEY
This year the trustees have been able to grant all legitimate requests for grants to help people in the old borough of Bilston which despite being part of Wolverhampton is an active and thriving town in its own right.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total net assets of £640,058, comprising £628,158 in endowment funds and £11,900 in restricted funds. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure, a policy target that has been met throughout the year. The charity reports adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 5
“The following interests were declared by the Trustees during the year: Mr P Page Bilston Rotary Club, Bilston Remembered and Kingswood Trust” — page 17
Trustees
- ANN REANEY
- Balvant Dahyabhai Unka Patel
- GARY GENTLE
- KATE LEES
- Michael Williams
- PHILIP PAGE
- Rev ADEWOLE FOLUSO ADEDIPE
- STEPHEN SIMKINS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £26k | £36k |
| 31/03/2024 | £24k | £34k |
| 31/03/2023 | £21k | £32k |
| 31/03/2022 | £21k | £29k |
| 31/03/2021 | £16k | £20k |
Common questions
Is EMMA DORIS BUSSEY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total net assets of £640,058, comprising £628,158 in endowment funds and £11,900 in restricted funds. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure, a policy target that has been met throughout the year. The charity reports adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.