REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1195935
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
FOR
BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC HEALTH NETWORK
Oury Clark Chartered Accountants Herschel House 58 Herschel Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1PG
BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC HEALTH NETWORK
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 30 September 2024
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| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 | ||
| Report of the Trustees | 2 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 3 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 4 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 5 | to | 8 |
BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC HEALTH NETWORK
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS for the Year Ended 30 September 2024
TRUSTEES
Pro. J McManus Dr M Constable T Hutchings (appointed 26.6.24) Dr P Chadwick (appointed 26.6.24) A O'Hare (appointed 26.6.24) Dr S Abdin (appointed 26.6.24)
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
BSPHN Business and Technology Centre Bessemer Drive Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 2DX
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1195935
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BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC HEALTH NETWORK
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 30 September 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objective of the Charity is to advance the scientific understanding of behavioural, social and psychological process in health, illness and health care for the public benefit in the United Kingdom by:(a) facilitating the sharing of knowledge and best practice of professionals in behavioral and social science and public health; and (b) advancing behavioural and social science skills and knowledge in public health systems across the United Kingdom and in so doing, raise public understanding and awareness of, and provide information on, such matters.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
During the year ended 30 September 2024, donations and legacies amounted to £23,213 (2023: £36,829) and administrative and other costs amounted to £21,826 (2023: £36,840). Unrestricted funds available for future activities increased during the year from £66,733 to £68,120.
Reserves policy
The policy of the Trustees is to ensure that reserves are retained in the Trust to provide awards consistent with the Trust's objectives. Unrestricted reserves are currently £68,120 (2023: £66,733).
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Jun 2, 2025
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
Jim McManus
Jim McManus (Jun 2, 2025 17:45 GMT+1)
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Pro. J McManus - Trustee
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BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC HEALTH NETWORK
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 30 September 2024
| 30.9.24 | 30.9.23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Total | ||
| funds | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||
| Donations and legacies | 23,213 | 36,829 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||
| Raising funds | 2 | 18,026 | 33,676 |
| Charitable activities | |||
| Governance costs | 3,800 | 3,164 | |
| Total | 21,826 | 36,840 | |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | 1,387 | (11) | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 66,733 | 66,744 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 68,120 | 66,733 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC HEALTH NETWORK
BALANCE SHEET 30 September 2024
| 30.9.24 | 30.9.23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Total | ||
| funds | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Cash at bank | 74,173 | 72,234 | |
| CREDITORS | |||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 5 | (6,053) | (5,501) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 68,120 | 66,733 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | |||
| LIABILITIES | 68,120 | 66,733 | |
| NET ASSETS | 68,120 | 66,733 | |
| FUNDS | 6 | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 68,120 | 66,733 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 68,120 | 66,733 | |
| The financial statements were approved by | the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. Jun 2, 2025 |
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| and were signed on its behalf by: |
Jim McManus
Jim McManus (Jun 2, 2025 17:45 GMT+1) ............................................. J McManus - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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