ST GILES-IN-THE-FIELDS AND WILLIAM SHELTON EDUCATIONAL CHARITY
To promote the education of Children and young people in part of the London Borough of Camden and part of the London Borough of Westminster by the provision of grants to charities, churches, schools and individuals
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted net assets were £2,471,507 at year-end, with £183,594 held in cash reserves against a policy target of approximately £193,000. The charity reported a net expenditure on charitable activities of £459,028 and incurred an anti-dilution levy on investment withdrawals, though investment gains of £306,322 resulted in an overall net income for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“Income amounted to £403,871 (2024: £402,758) and consisted of rental income, interest receivable and reimbursement of salary and office costs from the sister charity St Giles-in-the-Fields and Bloomsbury United Charity (see Note 13).” — page 15
Trustees
- ST GILES-IN-THE-FIELDS AND WILLIAM SHELTON EDUCATIONAL TRUSTEE LIMITED
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £404k | £505k |
| 31/12/2024 | £403k | £706k |
| 31/12/2023 | £379k | £473k |
| 31/12/2022 | £393k | £410k |
| 31/12/2021 | £378k | £886k |
Common questions
Is ST GILES-IN-THE-FIELDS AND WILLIAM SHELTON EDUCATIONAL CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted net assets were £2,471,507 at year-end, with £183,594 held in cash reserves against a policy target of approximately £193,000. The charity reported a net expenditure on charitable activities of £459,028 and incurred an anti-dilution levy on investment withdrawals, though investment gains of £306,322 resulted in an overall net income for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Knox Cropper LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ALEXANDER MOSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £250k |
| CRANLEIGH FOUNDATION | 1 | £98k |
| THE BRENLEY TRUST | 1 | £77k |
| CHELTENHAM COLLEGE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £54k |
| VISCOUNT AMORY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £24k |
| GREAT LAKES OUTREACH | 1 | £13k |
| SYLVANUS LYSONS CHARITY | 1 | £3k |
| YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- WEST LONDON CENTRE FOR COUNSELLING
- KINGDOM EDUCATION LIMITED
- CHURCH BURGESSES EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
- THE SHELDON TRUST
- FELLOWSHIP OF ST JOHN (UK) TRUST ASSOCIATION
- CHELTENHAM COLLEGE AND CHELTENHAM COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST GILES-IN-THE-FIELDS AND WILLIAM SHELTON EDUCATIONAL CHARITY | £404k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEST LONDON CENTRE FOR COUNSELLING | £987k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGDOM EDUCATION LIMITED | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH BURGESSES EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | £167k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SHELDON TRUST | £235k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FELLOWSHIP OF ST JOHN (UK) TRUST ASSOCIATION | £290k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |