THE WELLINGTON SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £70,828 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by a significant loss on investment properties. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that free reserves of £42,959 are adequate to meet charitable objectives and that the charity has sufficient resources to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Wellington School 1837 paid administrative expenses of £18,658 (2024: £19,116) on behalf of the Foundation during the year. These expenses have been recharged to the Foundation.” — page 21
“The Foundation donated £220,000 (2024: £144,000) for bursaries during the year.” — page 21
“Wellington School 1837 paid administrative expenses of £18,658 (2024: £19,116) on behalf of the Foundation during the year. These expenses have been recharged to the Foundation.” — page 21
“The Foundation donated £220,000 (2024: £144,000) for bursaries during the year.” — page 21
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/11/2017)
Trustees
- ALISON WEEKES BA
- Dr David Rolfe Lungley
- John Darvall
- Kevin Phillips
- Robert Palfrey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £320k | £243k |
| 31/08/2024 | £185k | £165k |
| 31/08/2023 | £308k | £181k |
| 31/08/2022 | £187k | £119k |
| 31/08/2021 | £174k | £160k |
Common questions
Is THE WELLINGTON SCHOOL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £70,828 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by a significant loss on investment properties. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that free reserves of £42,959 are adequate to meet charitable objectives and that the charity has sufficient resources to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.