THE DUKIES FOUNDATION
To provide items, services, facilities and opportunities for the Duke of Yorks Royal Military School and pupils of the School. To promote the education of pupils and former pupils of the School who are in need of financial assistance and to advance the education of pupils attending the School by the award of prizes and such other charitable purposes as the trustees shall from time to time see fit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased to £196,522 from £288,809 in the prior year, driven by unrestricted expenditure exceeding income. The trustees note that money was spent on a swimming pool project funded in the previous year and are actively reviewing strategy to grow the donor base.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees made donations (excluding gift aid) to the charity of £7,720 (2024 - £3,295).” — page 15
Trustees
- Rev CHRISTOPHER WINTERchair
- ANDREW NUNN
- Alexander Foreman
- Claire Pearsall
- Donald Birch
- Jason Colin Wenlock
- Margaret Joan Williams
- Peter Vincent
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £87k | £178k |
| 31/08/2024 | £122k | £130k |
| 31/08/2023 | £97k | £236k |
| 31/08/2022 | £198k | £174k |
| 31/08/2021 | £60k | £86k |
Common questions
Is THE DUKIES FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased to £196,522 from £288,809 in the prior year, driven by unrestricted expenditure exceeding income. The trustees note that money was spent on a swimming pool project funded in the previous year and are actively reviewing strategy to grow the donor base. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.