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Policy on financial reserves

Mervyn Henwood Volunteer at St Andrews Posted 5 years ago

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I have read many financial statements which refer to the charity's reserve levels.  It seems that 6 times monthly operating costs is the target.  Some charities are not that fortunate to have reserves of that size and many have reserves well in excess of that.  
Is there legal or guideline advice on what level is required/desirable?
Do those reserves need to be set aside in a separate bank account?
What funds form part of the 'reserves' - equity investments or the cash portion of those investments, savings accounts, current bank account?
Are debts owing by the charity deducted from the above to arrive at the value of 'reserves'?
As regards restricted donations, are 'restricted' operating costs and the restricted funds included in the calculation?
 
 
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