MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves increased to £10,636,188, with free reserves rising to £794,575. The Trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to support the charity's activities for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees’ policy is to continue to build reserves up to a level which will enable the Foundation to support major initiatives within Marlborough College, with the majority of the reserves being held as restricted and designated funds for bursaries and specific capital projects as they arise.” — page 4
“£339,196 (2023: £150,000) from Marlborough College (Hong Kong) Foundation Ltd towards bursaries and other small ad-hoc projects.” — page 15
“Mr Birkin, Mr Coleman, and Mr T Martin Jenkins were all members of the Council of Marlborough College.” — page 15
“£339,196 (2023: £150,000) from Marlborough College (Hong Kong) Foundation Ltd towards bursaries and other small ad-hoc projects.” — page 15
“Mr Birkin, Mr Coleman, and Mr T Martin Jenkins were all members of the Council of Marlborough College.” — page 15
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Catherine Stewart
- Louise Joanne Moelwyn-Hughes
- Michael Birkin
- STEVEN BISHOP
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £3.2m | £2.0m |
| 30/06/2024 | £3.6m | £2.3m |
| 30/06/2023 | £2.3m | £4.7m |
| 30/06/2022 | £2.4m | £752k |
| 30/06/2021 | £3.0m | £499k |
Common questions
Is MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that total reserves increased to £10,636,188, with free reserves rising to £794,575. The Trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to support the charity's activities for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Crowe UK.
Who funds MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE AURUM CHARITABLE TRUST, E B M CHARITABLE TRUST, THE WILLIE AND MABEL MORRIS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE AURUM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £40k |
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k |
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k |
| THE WILLIE AND MABEL MORRIS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE TOMLINSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £225k |
| THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| The Brindle Foundation | 1 | £14k |
| THE THOMAS RAWCLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| DAVID FORBES-NIXON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
| THE BORROWS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |