The St Peter's College Foundation
The objects and principal activities are to promote the advancement of education and learning including but not limited to:ÔÇó supporting initiatives which attract the widest range of potential students to apply to and join St PeterÔÇÖs College;ÔÇó providing financial assistance to students in residence by grants or loans; andÔÇó supporting and increasing financial resources available for teach
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Foundation achieved a net surplus of £798,011 for the year, driven by a significant investment gain of £595,622. Total reserves increased to £4,566,835, with unrestricted reserves rising to £4,539,513. The Trustees consider that cash and liquid investments equal to at least 12 months of historic operating costs plus committed grants should be maintained.
What the accounts disclose
“The Foundation’s income in the period amounted to £518,731, of which £327,082 was represented by donations (£253,557 in unrestricted funds and £73,525 in restricted funds), £108,144 fundraising event income, and £83,505 by investment income.” — page 10
“The Trustees consider that cash and highly liquid investments, together equal to a minimum of 12 months of historic operating costs plus grants already commited to St Peter’s, should always be maintained.” — page 10
“The Foundation plans to continue the activities outlined above in the forthcoming years subject to satisfactory funding arrangements.” — page 10
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Candida Lahaise
- DALIA SALAAM RISHANI
- David Collard
- Dr Huw Dorkins
- Flo Graham-Dixon
- Jacqueline Ranawake
- Mark Christian Hoyer Millar
- Professor Judith Buchanan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £519k | £316k |
| 31/12/2024 | £391k | £177k |
| 31/12/2023 | £229k | £188k |
| 31/12/2022 | £574k | £476k |
| 31/12/2021 | £694k | £552k |
Common questions
Is The St Peter's College Foundation financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Foundation achieved a net surplus of £798,011 for the year, driven by a significant investment gain of £595,622. Total reserves increased to £4,566,835, with unrestricted reserves rising to £4,539,513. The Trustees consider that cash and liquid investments equal to at least 12 months of historic operating costs plus committed grants should be maintained.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PARMITER'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £594k |
| THE DANSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £302k |
| DOUGLAS COMPTON JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £149k |
| THE ROTHERMERE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE JOHN BROWNE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| SANDRA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| Friends of the Nations' Libraries | 1 | £7k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE BRADFIELD FOUNDATION
- PARMITER'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- THE COLLEGE OF ST PETER LE BAILEY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
- CHURCHER'S COLLEGE
- THE SAINT JOHN'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- THE STEPHEN PERSE FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Peter's College Foundation | £519k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE BRADFIELD FOUNDATION | £655k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PARMITER'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COLLEGE OF ST PETER LE BAILEY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD | £13.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCHER'S COLLEGE | £27.9m | £260,001 - £270,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SAINT JOHN'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £24.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |