DIGBY STUART COLLEGE
The charity provides buildings and to assist in the development of the Roman Catholic College, Digby Stuart College, for the higher and further education of men and women, in particular the training of those intending to become teachers, through the provision of bursaries and scholarships.
Objects
THE PROVISION, CONDUCT AND DEVELOPMENT OF A COLLEGE (HEREAFTER IN THIS SCHEME REFERRED TO AS THE COLLEGE) FOR THE HIGHER AND FURTHER EDUCATION OF WOMEN AND MEN AND IN PARTICULAR THE TRAINING OF WOMEN AND MEN INTENDING TO BECOME TEACHERS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £204,207 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by a significant net investment loss of £48,312. Total expenditure of £189,135 substantially exceeded incoming resources of £33,240, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted reserves from £636,170 to £431,963. The trustees deem these remaining free reserves sufficient but not excessive for the charity's objectives.
What the accounts disclose
“Free reserves available to support the work of the charity are those shown on the balance sheet as general funds and equate to £431,963 (2024 – £636,170) and are deemed sufficient but not excessive by the trustees.” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- CATHERINE ANNE LLOYD
- SISTER CHRISTINE EDWARDS
- Sister Bernadette Porter
- Sister Lorraine Ann Pratt
- Sister Margaret Wilson
- Sister Marianne Tavares
- Sister Sheila McNamara
- Sister Stephanie Ann Romaine
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £33k | £189k |
| 30/06/2024 | £33k | £27k |
| 30/06/2023 | £33k | £3k |
| 30/06/2022 | £32k | £12k |
| 30/06/2021 | £32k | £33k |
Common questions
Is DIGBY STUART COLLEGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £204,207 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by a significant net investment loss of £48,312. Total expenditure of £189,135 substantially exceeded incoming resources of £33,240, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted reserves from £636,170 to £431,963. The trustees deem these remaining free reserves sufficient but not excessive for the charity's objectives. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.