THE EDUCATION RENAISSANCE TRUST
To develop schools and support teachers who put spiritual values at the centre of education. The Trust operates worldwide.
Objects
THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND IN PARTICULAR (A) THE PROVISION AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS THE MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF ANY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER THEN AGE OF 19 YEARS WHICH IN THE OPINION OF THE TRUSTEES SEEKS TO APPLY THE PRINCIPLES OF EDUCATION CONTAINED IN THE SCHEDULE ANNEXED HERETO AND (B) THE CREATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES AND PRIZES TO BE AWARDED TO PUPILS AT ANY SUCH SCHOOL (C) THE PUBLICATION OF MATERIALS TO BE USED AT ANY SUCH SCHOOL AND (D) THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE TRAINING OF TEACHERS AT ANY SUCH SCHOOL IN SUCH MANNER AS THEY IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity reported a net increase in funds of £153,615 for the year ended 31 March 2026, driven primarily by a significant legacy income of £226,321. Total unrestricted reserves stood at £313,055, while the reserves policy focuses on maintaining grant-making capability through fundraising. The accounts were subject to an independent examination which reported no material matters requiring attention.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from donations for the year was £48,517 (2025: £63,554) and income from legacies was £226,321 (2025: Nil).” — page 4
“The Trust's policy in respect of reserves is to meet requests for support as far as possible and to continue fundraising in order to maintain its grant-making capability for as long as possible.” — page 4
“During the year the charity paid £18,971 (2025: £13,713) for rental of the premises for the international teachers’ conference, to Mrs V Marshall, the wife of Mr A Marshall, who was a trustee at the time the payment was made.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 10
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 8
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- CHRIS REES
- KATHARINE LOUISE BODDY
- MARTIN KETTLE
- Marita Anne Brewster
- Penelope Ann Moss
- Therese Glover
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £321k | £167k |
| 31/03/2025 | £96k | £223k |
| 31/03/2024 | £182k | £194k |
| 31/03/2023 | £75k | £316k |
| 31/03/2022 | £272k | £660k |
Common questions
Is THE EDUCATION RENAISSANCE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity reported a net increase in funds of £153,615 for the year ended 31 March 2026, driven primarily by a significant legacy income of £226,321. Total unrestricted reserves stood at £313,055, while the reserves policy focuses on maintaining grant-making capability through fundraising. The accounts were subject to an independent examination which reported no material matters requiring attention. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £379k |
| Wavestone UK Trust | 1 | £180k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 1 | £151k |
| THE RUMI FOUNDATION | 1 | £104k |
| BAREFOOT COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL UK | 1 | £72k |
| THE BOLTINI TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| TALLOW CHANDLERS BENEVOLENT FUND NO 2 | 1 | £20k |
| WAKEFIELD AND TETLEY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST
- TRAINING AND RESEARCH GLOBAL EDUCATION TRUST
- NEW LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- CONSERVATION EDUCATION & RESEARCH TRUST
- RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION
- MOTIVATION AND LEARNING TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE EDUCATION RENAISSANCE TRUST | £321k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST | £73.8m | £210,000 - £219,999 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRAINING AND RESEARCH GLOBAL EDUCATION TRUST | £280k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CONSERVATION EDUCATION & RESEARCH TRUST | £4.1m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION | £302k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |