THE MARLBURIAN CLUB CHARITABLE FUND
Grants to former pupils at Marlborough College or their dependents in condition of need, hardship or distress, grants for scholarships and bursaries for current and former pupils of Marlborough College, grants for general benefit of Marlborough College.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves stood at £8,571,845, comprising unrestricted designated funds of £6,517,943 and restricted/endowed funds. The Trustees confirmed that the Charity’s assets are sufficient to meet its obligations and that there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees do not believe it is necessary to hold any unrestricted general funds as investment income is allocated to each fund after deducting expenses incurred.”
“The Trustees are appointed by the committee of the Marlburian Club, which is the association for former pupils of Marlborough College. Mr S M W Bishop is a Trustee of the Marlborough College Foundation and Chair of the Marlborough College Investment Committee. Mr C Macfadyen is a member of the Marlborough College Investment Committee. Mr R J H Fleck is a member of the Council of Marlborough College Malaysia.” — page 18
Trustees
- Charles Robert Macfadyen
- Earl of Darnley
- Imran Tayabali
- Jane Lodge Vyvyan
- RICHARD JOHN HUGO FLECK CBE
- STEVEN BISHOP
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £209k | £13k |
| 31/03/2024 | £211k | £199k |
| 31/03/2023 | £190k | £129k |
| 31/03/2022 | £239k | £233k |
| 31/03/2021 | £156k | £1k |
Common questions
Is THE MARLBURIAN CLUB CHARITABLE FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves stood at £8,571,845, comprising unrestricted designated funds of £6,517,943 and restricted/endowed funds. The Trustees confirmed that the Charity’s assets are sufficient to meet its obligations and that there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE FOUNDATION | 1 | £3.0m |
| THE MARTIN-JENKINS FOUNDATION | 1 | £892k |
| THE TOMLINSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £225k |
| THE AURUM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE TEDWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE GREG & ROSIE LOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| The Brindle Foundation | 1 | £14k |
Charities like this
- MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE FOUNDATION
- CLIFTON COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FUND
- MARLBOROUGH HOUSE SCHOOL
- THE MALVERNIAN SOCIETY LIMITED
- CLIFTON COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT TRUST
- CLS BURSARY AND AWARDS FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MARLBURIAN CLUB CHARITABLE FUND | £209k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE FOUNDATION | £3.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CLIFTON COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FUND | £170k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MARLBOROUGH HOUSE SCHOOL | £4.8m | £130,001 - £140,000 | — | below | — | not going concern |
| THE MALVERNIAN SOCIETY LIMITED | £209k | — | 0 | unclear | — | not going concern |
| CLIFTON COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT TRUST | £171k | — | 0 | below | 0.1% | no doubt |