ST LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY (USA) LONDON PROGRAMME
The Charity has been established to provide University level courses for students of St Lawrence University, Canton, New York, USA and other institutions of higher education.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Charity generated a surplus of £121,125 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £355,160. The Trustees consider these reserves appropriate given the secure funding from the principal donor, St Lawrence University. The auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Total incoming resources amounted to £930,752 (2024: £930,458) generated by way of donations received from St Lawrence University totalling £862,336 (2024: £862,620) and rental income receivable from the short term licensing at 81 Gower Street of £68,416 (2024: £67,838).” — page 8
“Trustee E. Shane is the principal of Whitman Breed Law, a firm of solicitors. During the year, Whitman Breed Law provided legal services to the Charity amounting to £40,465 (2024: £24,546).” — page 21
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Christopher Paul Yoshida
- ELTON SHANE
- John Christopher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £931k | £810k |
| 30/06/2024 | £930k | £847k |
| 30/06/2023 | £950k | £897k |
| 30/06/2022 | £900k | £848k |
| 30/06/2021 | £528k | £454k |
Common questions
Is ST LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY (USA) LONDON PROGRAMME financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Charity generated a surplus of £121,125 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £355,160. The Trustees consider these reserves appropriate given the secure funding from the principal donor, St Lawrence University. The auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited | 1 | £4.4m |
| THE APAX FOUNDATION | 1 | £157k |
| SABENO LIMITED | 1 | £16k |
| THE RABBI MOSHE & LEAH DERMER FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY (USA) LONDON PROGRAMME | £931k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (USA) LONDON PROGRAM | £9.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| LONDON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS STUDIES | £1.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COLUMBIA UK FUND LIMITED | £4.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY COMMERCIAL EDUCATION TRUST | £246k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON ACADEMY OF JEWISH STUDIES | £628k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |