THE WEST BUCKLAND SCHOOL FOUNDATION
To promote the charitable purposes of West Buckland School.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £2,607,046 to £2,578,875, driven by a net expenditure exceeding income. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, noting that sufficient cash reserves are maintained to pay bursary fees each term.
What the accounts disclose
“Total donations of £460 have been received by the Foundation without conditions from trustees serving during the year.” — page 31
“£2,000 worth of donated services for accountancy was received relating to the year ended 31 July 2025 from one of the trustees.” — page 31
“Total donations of £460 have been received by the Foundation without conditions from trustees serving during the year.” — page 31
“£2,000 worth of donated services for accountancy was received relating to the year ended 31 July 2025 from one of the trustees.” — page 31
Trustees
- DR TOM BIGGE
- Mr Bill Geen
- Paul Smalley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £441k | £569k |
| 31/07/2024 | £382k | £442k |
| 31/07/2023 | £252k | £273k |
| 31/07/2022 | £332k | £85k |
| 31/07/2021 | £380k | £253k |
Common questions
Is THE WEST BUCKLAND SCHOOL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased from £2,607,046 to £2,578,875, driven by a net expenditure exceeding income. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, noting that sufficient cash reserves are maintained to pay bursary fees each term. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE AUBREY ORCHARD-LISLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE APAX FOUNDATION | 1 | £45k |
Charities like this
- WEST BUCKLAND SCHOOL
- THE WELLINGTON SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- THE WEST FOUNDATION
- SEVENOAKS SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- THE BOLTON SCHOOL BURSARY FOUNDATION
- THE SEDBERGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WEST BUCKLAND SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £441k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEST BUCKLAND SCHOOL | £11.9m | £180,001 - £190,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE WELLINGTON SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £320k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WEST FOUNDATION | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SEVENOAKS SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £5.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BOLTON SCHOOL BURSARY FOUNDATION | £11.9m | — | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |