THE BRADLEY TRUST
Provide village hall for use of residents of Bradley parish at subsidised rates for leisure and educational purposes. Gives grants to organisations in Bradley and some individual educational grants. All grants strictly limited to residents of Bradley parish.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £2,312,705, driven by a substantial legacy received in the prior year. The charity maintains a reserves policy targeting 12 months of running costs, with unrestricted reserves significantly exceeding this target. The trustees confirm that income from assets and investments is adequate to maintain buildings and provide grants.
What the accounts disclose
“The income from assets and investments is considered adequate to maintain buildings for future years and to provide grants and donations which satisfy the charities objectives.”
“The trustees have adopted a reserves policy which should ensure funds to cover 12 months running costs of the trust.” — page 4
“Grants total £2,500 were awarded to the church. At the balance sheet date, the amount due to/from Bradley Parish Church was ENil (2024 - ENil)” — page 16
“Robert Turner rents farmland from the trust at market rates. At the balance sheet date the amount due to/from Robert Turner was ENil (2024 - ENil).” — page 16
“Grants total £2,500 were awarded to the church. At the balance sheet date, the amount due to/from Bradley Parish Church was ENil (2024 - ENil)” — page 16
“Robert Turner rents farmland from the trust at market rates. At the balance sheet date the amount due to/from Robert Turner was ENil (2024 - ENil).” — page 16
“Grants total £2,500 were awarded to the church. At the balance sheet date, the amount due to/from Bradley Parish Church was ENil (2024 - ENil)” — page 16
“Robert Turner rents farmland from the trust at market rates. At the balance sheet date the amount due to/from Robert Turner was ENil (2024 - ENil).” — page 16
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Ann Goughchair
- JOHN CARTWRIGHT
- Jackie Evans
- Lydia Rossi
- Paul Oxley
- ROBERT HENRY TURNER
- Rev Catherine Brumfitt
- Susan Holliday
- Tony Kettle
- Tracey Hitchenor
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £58k | £38k |
| 31/12/2024 | £538k | £48k |
| 31/12/2023 | £65k | £39k |
| 31/12/2022 | £40k | £62k |
| 31/12/2021 | £46k | £42k |
Common questions
Is THE BRADLEY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £2,312,705, driven by a substantial legacy received in the prior year. The charity maintains a reserves policy targeting 12 months of running costs, with unrestricted reserves significantly exceeding this target. The trustees confirm that income from assets and investments is adequate to maintain buildings and provide grants. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £370k |
Charities like this
- THE BRADFIELD FEOFFEES CHARITY
- THE GRANT BRADLEY CHARITABLE TRUST
- CHERINGTON STOURTON SUTTON-UNDER-BRAILES VILLAGE HALL
- JAMES ALFRED AND EMMA CLARA HALL FUND
- BRADBURY DAY CENTRE TRUST
- JOHN BRISTOW AND THOMAS MASON TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRADLEY TRUST | £58k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRADFIELD FEOFFEES CHARITY | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GRANT BRADLEY CHARITABLE TRUST | £808k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| CHERINGTON STOURTON SUTTON-UNDER-BRAILES VILLAGE HALL | £105k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JAMES ALFRED AND EMMA CLARA HALL FUND | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRADBURY DAY CENTRE TRUST | £307k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |