THE HILBORNE FOUNDATION
THE CHARITY IS A GRANT MAKING CHARITY THAT SUPPORTS PUPILS ATTENDING COLSTON'S COLLEGIATE SCHOOL BY MEANS OF BURSARIES AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £5,877,446, which the Trustees consider adequate to meet objectives. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £87,481 for the year, driven by investment gains and income, while expenditure on charitable activities totaled £292,193. The Trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The main source of income for the Foundation is investment income. Gross yields have averaged 3.4% (2024: 3.3%) for the year” — page 4
“The Collegiate School Bristol is the sole beneficiary of the Hilborne Foundation. During the year the Foundation continued to provide bursarial support to the school totalling £164,025 (2024: £155,250) and prize funds of £nil (2024: £1,000). In addition, the Foundation provided a further donation of £100,000 (2024: £nil) to be used as hardship support for any families significantly impacted by the introduction of VAT.” — page 5
Trustees
- MATTHEW ANDREW GEORGE
- PETER TRIANCE FRASER
- Robert Nicholas Foord Drewett
- SMV
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £205k | £292k |
| 31/07/2024 | £192k | £197k |
| 31/07/2023 | £210k | £193k |
| 31/07/2022 | £172k | £266k |
| 31/07/2021 | £156k | £143k |
Common questions
Is THE HILBORNE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £5,877,446, which the Trustees consider adequate to meet objectives. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £87,481 for the year, driven by investment gains and income, while expenditure on charitable activities totaled £292,193. The Trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE TOMLINSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £225k |
| COOPERS CHARITY CIO | 1 | £223k |
| JEREMY ALEXANDER SETTLEMENT | 1 | £165k |
| The Brindle Foundation | 1 | £14k |
| DAVID FORBES-NIXON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £11k |
Charities like this
- THE BOLTON SCHOOL BURSARY FOUNDATION
- CLIFTON COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT TRUST
- THE ROWLAND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
- THE CHALLONER'S GIRLS FOUNDATION
- CLIFTON COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FUND
- COLESHILL GRAMMAR SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HILBORNE FOUNDATION | £205k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BOLTON SCHOOL BURSARY FOUNDATION | £11.9m | — | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| CLIFTON COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT TRUST | £171k | — | 0 | below | 0.1% | no doubt |
| THE ROWLAND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | £378k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHALLONER'S GIRLS FOUNDATION | £322k | — | 0 | unclear | 1.5% | no doubt |
| CLIFTON COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FUND | £170k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |