THE SPARROW SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
The objects of the charity are to advance the education of young people in England and South Africa. The Charity has held several fundraising and awareness events in the year. It has received donations from organisations and individuals.The Sponsor a Child scheme continues to attract many regular donors who receive regular reports on the progress of the child they sponsor.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £39,021 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £129,838. The trustees confirm that the financial position remains strong and that resources are adequate to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Overall, the cost of fundraising activities was £37,358 (2024: £34,791) during the year.” — page 5
“On this basis it is the policy of the charity that general funds should be retained at £30,000, a level approximately equivalent to the costs on one year’s direct fundraising activity.”
“The Trustees did agree on a £500 contribution to one Trustee to visit The Sparrow Combined Schools in South Africa on trustee business.” — page 13
Trustees
- CHRISTOPHER LLOYD CHANDLERchair
- Amanda Helen Brauer
- George Marsh
- HEATHER VIRGINIA HOLDEN-BROWN
- Harry Hughes-Davies
- Henry George Dunn
- Henry Michael David Chaw
- JAMES DAVID SIMON MOSELEY
- Julie Richards
- Lisa Burnapp
- PHILIP BROOKE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £121k | £82k |
| 31/12/2024 | £105k | £90k |
| 31/12/2023 | £116k | £104k |
| 31/12/2022 | £100k | £86k |
| 31/12/2021 | £91k | £108k |
Common questions
Is THE SPARROW SCHOOLS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £39,021 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £129,838. The trustees confirm that the financial position remains strong and that resources are adequate to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| THE PATRICIA AND DONALD SHEPHERD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| ED DE NUNZIO CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| PATRICIA, DONALD, CHRISTINE & PATRICK SHEPHERD FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- SPALDING HIGH SCHOOL FUND
- SPARQUOTE LIMITED
- THE SHERBORNE SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- THE SPOORE, MERRY AND RIXMAN FOUNDATION
- RICHARD SHEPHARD MUSIC FOUNDATION
- ENGLISH PROVINCE OF THE BROTHERS OF CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SPARROW SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | 30.8% | no doubt |
| SPALDING HIGH SCHOOL FUND | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SPARQUOTE LIMITED | £6.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SHERBORNE SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £506k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SPOORE, MERRY AND RIXMAN FOUNDATION | £345k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RICHARD SHEPHARD MUSIC FOUNDATION | £671k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |