Charity Commission
Brent Council is discussing the financial health of Barham Park Trust, a charity regulated by the Charity Commission, following significant expenditure on building works.
Brent Council's Trust Committee discussed the financial health of the Barham Park Trust, a charity regulated by the Charity Commission, in September 2026. A report presented to the committee indicated that the Trust's financial reserves are expected to be significantly depleted following expenditure on Phase 1 building works, which had an approved budget of £352,221 from restricted funds.
The Trust's annual report for 2025/26 showed total income of £141,766 and expenditure of £96,910. While cash balances were £757,063 in March 2026, these are projected to reduce substantially due to the building costs. Future redevelopment plans for the Trust are also under consideration by the committee.
No further meetings concerning the Charity Commission are currently scheduled. The Charity Commission is the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, responsible for overseeing compliance with charity law.
Key facts
- The Barham Park Trust's financial reserves are expected to be significantly depleted due to building works, according to a report presented in September 2026. Source
- The approved budget for Phase 1 building works for the Barham Park Trust was £352,221, funded from restricted funds. Source
- The Barham Park Trust's cash balances stood at £757,063 at the end of March 2026. Source
- The Trust's annual report for 2025/26 showed total income of £141,766 and expenditure of £96,910. Source
- Future redevelopment plans for the Barham Park Trust are under consideration by Brent Council's Trust Committee. Source
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