IDPE
IDPE aims to enable all schools, from the state and independent sectors, to develop cultures of giving, so they can provide the best educational experience for young people. IDPE educates schools to engage their communities in philanthropic giving, through providing training and resources, benchmarking performance and championing best practice in schools fundraising and alumni relations.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group incurred a deficit of £50,884 in 2025, leading to a reduction in total unrestricted reserves to £197,669. The trustees report that they intend to reduce these higher levels of reserves slowly over the next few years as the business grows. Per the independent auditor's report, there are no material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the group's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Travel and subsistence costs of £1,473 (2024: £436) were reimbursed to trustees or paid directly to third parties on their behalf.” — page 27
“The wholly-owned trading subsidiary, IDPE (trading) limited, company number 11073956” — page 22
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Alexandra Sara Lunn
- Anna Paul
- Isabelle Blake-James
- Jaideep Mahendrakumar Barot
- Melanie Jane Bushell
- Peter Anderson
- Rowena Julie Gaston
- Susannah Judith Baker
- Victoria Ann Espley
- Wendy Susan Grant
- William SLoan Friar
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £549k | £597k |
| 31/12/2024 | £590k | £581k |
| 31/12/2023 | £512k | £527k |
| 31/12/2022 | £512k | £483k |
| 31/12/2021 | £367k | £336k |
Common questions
Is IDPE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group incurred a deficit of £50,884 in 2025, leading to a reduction in total unrestricted reserves to £197,669. The trustees report that they intend to reduce these higher levels of reserves slowly over the next few years as the business grows. Per the independent auditor's report, there are no material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the group's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sumer Auditco Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.2m |
| THE MOHN WESTLAKE FOUNDATION | 1 | £450k |
| THE SEQUOIA TRUST | 1 | £400k |
| The Parochial Church Council of Ecclesiastical Parish of Emmer Green and Caversham Park St Barnabas | 1 | £179k |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £82k |
| THE PRUDENCE TRUST | 1 | £80k |
| AL Elevation | 1 | £73k |
| HG FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
Charities like this
- INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE
- EDUCATION POLICY INSTITUTE
- PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION UK
- THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
- APEX TRUST
- IAPS CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDPE | £549k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE | £1.8m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EDUCATION POLICY INSTITUTE | £1.4m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION UK | £185k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| APEX TRUST | £859k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |