WILLIAM SCOTT FOUNDATION
The operation and further development of the William Scott Archive, documenting and recording the paperwork of the late William Scott. It also includes authentication and discoveries of William Scott's works. These are researched and recorded for future use. Generation of income for the Alzheimer's Society for Research by donating income from reproduction rights, copyrights and licencing fees.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ceased operations in September 2025 and prepared its financial statements on a break-up basis rather than as a going concern. The charity incurred a deficit of £138,647 in its final period, resulting in unrestricted funds of negative £143,755 at year-end. All non-monetary assets were distributed to settle debts, primarily to the William Scott Estate, leaving only a small cash balance to cover remaining liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“During the period, the trustees decided to cease operations. Consequently, the trustees do not consider the company to be a going concern. Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a break-up (non-going concern) basis rather than on a going concern basis.” — page 10
Trustees
- JAMES MICHAEL SCOTT
- ROBERT MURRAY SCOTT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £109k | £248k |
| 31/03/2024 | £8k | £82k |
| 31/03/2023 | £18k | £80k |
| 31/03/2022 | £258k | £67k |
| 31/03/2021 | £43k | £59k |
Common questions
Is WILLIAM SCOTT FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ceased operations in September 2025 and prepared its financial statements on a break-up basis rather than as a going concern. The charity incurred a deficit of £138,647 in its final period, resulting in unrestricted funds of negative £143,755 at year-end. All non-monetary assets were distributed to settle debts, primarily to the William Scott Estate, leaving only a small cash balance to cover remaining liabilities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| REARDON SMITH NAUTICAL TRUST | 1 | £130k |
| WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION | 1 | £10k |
| MARGARET DAVIES CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| THE ASSOCIATION OF SAIL TRAINING ORGANISATIONS | 1 | £3k |
| JOSEPH LEVY FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST WULFRAM, GRANTHAM | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- SCOTT (EREDINE) CHARITABLE TRUST
- SIR SAMUEL SCOTT OF YEWS TRUST
- THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION
- THE JOHN SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST
- CHALLENGE WALES
- WILLIAM CHOWN CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM SCOTT FOUNDATION | £109k | — | 0 | unclear | — | not going concern |
| SCOTT (EREDINE) CHARITABLE TRUST | £618k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SIR SAMUEL SCOTT OF YEWS TRUST | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | £359k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE JOHN SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | £214k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHALLENGE WALES | £315k | — | 0 | below | — | not going concern |