DIGBY STUART COLLEGE

Registered charity 1050470 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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.

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Latest income
£33k
Latest spending
£189k
Registered
1995
Accounts read
FY2025

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.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £432k; policy: sufficient resources to provide flexibility to cover temporary shortfalls in income... and to provide future funds for scholarships)
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Wandsworth

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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.