WALLSCOURT FOUNDATION
The Foundation's objects are to advance and further education and learning at or in connection with the University of the West of England, Bristol. It furthers these objects by providing or assisting in the provision of funds and/or physical resources to or for the purposes of the University.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group held unrestricted reserves of £41.6m and undesignated free reserves of £23.4m at the end of the year, with a net income of £5k. The trustees confirm the group is a going concern, supported by a continuing stream of rental income and adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's wholly owned subsidiary, Bristol Polytechnic Enterprises (Developments) Limited was established to own the LECHL and undertake any other suitable trading or investment activities.” — page 7
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Christopher Arthur Booy
- Gillian Elizabeth Camm
- John Steven Laycock
- MARTIN JOHN HAGEN
- MRS K J MORGAN
- PROFESSOR S G WEST
- Paul Olaniyi Olomolaiye
- Richard John Skerrett Holmes
- Sonia Brenda Mills
- William John Marshall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.4m | £875k |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.7m | £809k |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.3m | £1.1m |
| 31/08/2022 | £7.0m | £2.1m |
| 31/08/2021 | £853k | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is WALLSCOURT FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group held unrestricted reserves of £41.6m and undesignated free reserves of £23.4m at the end of the year, with a net income of £5k. The trustees confirm the group is a going concern, supported by a continuing stream of rental income and adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Forvis Mazars LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DANSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £302k |
| SANDRA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE ROSE FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE HABERDASHERS' FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| GRAFF FOUNDATION | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- THE WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- WELLESLEY COLLEGE FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED
- WALTER BIGG FOUNDATION FOR WALLINGFORD SCHOOL
- WAKEFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOOL
- THE BRADFIELD FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALLSCOURT FOUNDATION | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WELLESLEY COLLEGE FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED | £140k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WALTER BIGG FOUNDATION FOR WALLINGFORD SCHOOL | £129k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WAKEFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £23.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOOL | £36.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |