THE STOWE SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total net assets decreased slightly to £29,877,833 from £29,892,153 in the prior year, driven by a net decrease in funds despite positive investment returns. The charity holds £1,482,117 in unrestricted reserves, which is below the trustees' stated minimum target of £1 million for unforeseen requests, though the document notes they may hold higher balances depending on project timing.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees would wish to hold a minimum of £1 million in Unrestricted Funds, to allow for unforeseen requests, but may hold higher balances depending on the timing of projects in the pipeline.”
“During the year, The Stowe School Foundation made payments to Stowe School Limited of £1,506,205 (2024: £1,079,461) relating to Scholarships, Bursaries and Prizes from the Restricted Funds.” — page 25
“£354,356 (2024: £4,176,402) was paid towards Facilities from the Restricted Funds and £1,833,229 (2024: £173,659) from the Unrestricted Fund.”
“During the year, The Stowe School Foundation made payments to Stowe School Limited of £1,506,205 (2024: £1,079,461) relating to Scholarships, Bursaries and Prizes from the Restricted Funds.” — page 25
“£354,356 (2024: £4,176,402) was paid towards Facilities from the Restricted Funds and £1,833,229 (2024: £173,659) from the Unrestricted Fund.”
“During the year, The Stowe School Foundation made payments to Stowe School Limited of £1,506,205 (2024: £1,079,461) relating to Scholarships, Bursaries and Prizes from the Restricted Funds.” — page 25
“£354,356 (2024: £4,176,402) was paid towards Facilities from the Restricted Funds and £1,833,229 (2024: £173,659) from the Unrestricted Fund.”
“During the year, The Stowe School Foundation made payments to Stowe School Limited of £1,506,205 (2024: £1,079,461) relating to Scholarships, Bursaries and Prizes from the Restricted Funds.” — page 25
“£354,356 (2024: £4,176,402) was paid towards Facilities from the Restricted Funds and £1,833,229 (2024: £173,659) from the Unrestricted Fund.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- MR S C CREEDY SMITHchair
- CHRISTOPHER JOHN TATE BA MIMC
- Dr Anthony Wallersteiner MA, PHD
- Elizabeth Saunders Watson
- JONATHAN MICHAEL ARUNDELL BEWES
- Kathryn Matthews
- NICHOLAS VERNEY BSc
- PATRICK JOHN RICHARD STOPFORD BAOxon CFA
- Simon Jeffrey Cope
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £3.4m | £3.7m |
| 31/07/2024 | £3.2m | £5.5m |
| 31/07/2023 | £2.1m | £1.3m |
| 31/07/2022 | £1.6m | £2.3m |
| 31/07/2021 | £1.4m | £647k |
Common questions
Is THE STOWE SCHOOL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that total net assets decreased slightly to £29,877,833 from £29,892,153 in the prior year, driven by a net decrease in funds despite positive investment returns. The charity holds £1,482,117 in unrestricted reserves, which is below the trustees' stated minimum target of £1 million for unforeseen requests, though the document notes they may hold higher balances depending on project timing. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Who funds THE STOWE SCHOOL FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE STOWE SCHOOL FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST, SUMNER WILSON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BARRATT FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE TUFTON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £600k |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £355k |
| SUMNER WILSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £4k |
| THE BARRATT FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k |
| THE TUFTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DENISE COATES FOUNDATION | 1 | £4.9m |
| HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S CHARITY | 1 | £500k |
| COOPERS CHARITY CIO | 1 | £53k |
| THE SIR EDWARD LEWIS FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| The A and J Charitable Trust | 1 | £2k |