EASTBROOK EDUCATION TRUST
Promotion of Education
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £8,289,287, which exceeds its stated policy target of six months' unrestricted expenditure. The trustees and auditors confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s policy is to maintain minimum free reserves at a level which equates to six months’ unrestricted expenditure.” — page 5
“£364,854 (2024 : £265,402) was received by the Charity from the subsidiary under gift aid in the year.” — page 30
“During the year Eastbrook Education Trust made payments totalling £5,634.03 to a related party, Cobus Spaces Ltd (of which Lloyd Coldrick is a director) for the Campus Maintenance Project.” — page 30
“£364,854 (2024 : £265,402) was received by the Charity from the subsidiary under gift aid in the year.” — page 30
“During the year Eastbrook Education Trust made payments totalling £5,634.03 to a related party, Cobus Spaces Ltd (of which Lloyd Coldrick is a director) for the Campus Maintenance Project.” — page 30
“£364,854 (2024 : £265,402) was received by the Charity from the subsidiary under gift aid in the year.” — page 30
“During the year Eastbrook Education Trust made payments totalling £5,634.03 to a related party, Cobus Spaces Ltd (of which Lloyd Coldrick is a director) for the Campus Maintenance Project.” — page 30
“The charity has a wholly owned subsidiary company, Spectrum Products (UK) Ltd (Company Registration No. 06333795) which undertakes trading activities.” — page 4
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Anthony James Bushnellchair
- Daryl Bedford
- Jerry Whiteside
- Lloyd Coldrick
- Russell Francis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £2.0m | £2.1m |
| 31/12/2024 | £5.7m | £2.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £3.7m | £3.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £5.5m | £2.4m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.1m | £2.1m |
Common questions
Is EASTBROOK EDUCATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £8,289,287, which exceeds its stated policy target of six months' unrestricted expenditure. The trustees and auditors confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by mca Banbury Ltd.
Who funds EASTBROOK EDUCATION TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EASTBROOK EDUCATION TRUST as a grant recipient include THE DOOUSS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DOOUSS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £100k | furtherance of education |
Charities like this
- BRAMBLETYE SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- THE CRANBROOK FOUNDATION
- CAREDUCATION TRUST LTD
- THE BROOK TRUST
- FUTURE SCOPE CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE HIGHCOMBE EDGE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTBROOK EDUCATION TRUST | £2.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRAMBLETYE SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £6.3m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CRANBROOK FOUNDATION | £520k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CAREDUCATION TRUST LTD | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BROOK TRUST | £739k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FUTURE SCOPE CHARITABLE TRUST | £236k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |