THE BRITAIN-AUSTRALIA SOCIETY EDUCATION TRUST

Registered charity 803505 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Helping young people from Britain and Australia to develop through the power of learning and the opportunity to travel. Pioneer Awards unlock the potential of school students through an educational experience on the other side of the world. Endeavour Awards enable talented young adults to acquire and transfer skills building on the shared heritage and cultural links between Britain and Australia.

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Latest income

£47k

Latest spending

£79k

Registered

1990

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £99,657 to £67,741 due to a net expenditure of £31,916 against income of £46,915. The trustees report that the charity reduced operating costs to maximize award capacity and face future challenges in raising sufficient funding. The trustees maintain a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: to ensure that reserves are retained in the Trust to provide awards consistent with the Trust's objectives (held: £68k)

“The policy of the Trustees is to ensure that reserves are retained in the Trust to provide awards consistent with the Trust's objectives.” — page 6

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — BASET (The Britain-Australia Society Education Trust) (matched by registered charity number).

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Informed Solutions — “thanks to the inspired BBQ idea from long-standing B-AS supporter and Summer Party sponsor, Informed Solutions.” (source page)

Trustees · trustee networks

Gregory James Mulleychair
Alison Louise Payne
Catherine Lucy O'Neill
Charles Jefferis Woodburn Benson KC · trustee of 1 other charity
Gavin Hanwood Davis
John Michael May · trustee of 2 other charities
Keith Graeme Newton ACA · trustee of 1 other charity
PAULINE MAVYN LYLE-SMITH · trustee of 1 other charity
Professor Emeritus Carl Bridge

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

Operates in: Australia

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2025	£47k	£79k
31/03/2024	£49k	£90k
31/03/2023	£71k	£42k
31/03/2022	£18k	£29k
31/03/2021	£25k	£13k

Common questions

Is THE BRITAIN-AUSTRALIA SOCIETY EDUCATION TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £99,657 to £67,741 due to a net expenditure of £31,916 against income of £46,915. The trustees report that the charity reduced operating costs to maximize award capacity and face future challenges in raising sufficient funding. The trustees maintain a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.