STANFORD TRUST
The advancement and support of higher education by making donations to support colleges of further education or universities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £0 at the end of the year, which is below its stated policy target of holding a minimum of £5,000. The trustees report that the charity operates with no employees and minimal overheads, resulting in a net expenditure for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“The Committee's policy is to distribute the income received in each financial year, and as such minimum reserves of no more than £5,000 are held.” — page 3
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2024)
Trustees
- ERIC CARL JONSSON
- HOWARD PEARSON
- JENNIFER GOOD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £41k | £42k |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/08/2023 | £908k | £844k |
| 31/08/2022 | £972k | £1.0m |
| 31/08/2021 | £462k | £453k |
Common questions
Is STANFORD TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £0 at the end of the year, which is below its stated policy target of holding a minimum of £5,000. The trustees report that the charity operates with no employees and minimal overheads, resulting in a net expenditure for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.