THE SHERBORNE SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £17,053 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in total net assets of £350,935. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £156,453, while restricted reserves stood at £194,482. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Included within donations above are total donations of £1,500 from 3 Trustees of The Sherborne School Foundation (2024: £2,103 from 4 Trustees).” — page 19
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Sam Smallchair
- Christopher Samler
- JOHN DAVID WILLIAM POCOCK
- Louise Hall
- Padmini Sekhsaria
- RORY STEPHEN POWE
- Tawhid Ali
- William Simon Paul
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £506k | £489k |
| 30/06/2024 | £536k | £429k |
| 30/06/2023 | £667k | £1.3m |
| 30/06/2022 | £1.0m | £890k |
| 30/06/2021 | £692k | £2.2m |
Common questions
Is THE SHERBORNE SCHOOL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £17,053 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in total net assets of £350,935. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £156,453, while restricted reserves stood at £194,482. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Who funds THE SHERBORNE SCHOOL FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SHERBORNE SCHOOL FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £30k |
| THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £20k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BACON FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £1.0m |
| FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £268k |
| THE AURUM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE WILLIE AND MABEL MORRIS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE STEWARTS LAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £250 |