HARLAXTON COLLEGE
The principal activity of the College is the provision of education facilities in the UK to students of the University of Evansville and the other partner US colleges and universities. The College holds educational classes, seminars, college seminar programmes, provides accommodation, welfare and library facilities and organises a wide range of social, cultural and sporting events.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group reported a deficit of £299,100 for the year ended 30 April 2025, resulting in a decrease in total net assets to £2,067,300. The trustees acknowledge that reserves deteriorated during the year but confirm they remain at the upper end of the intended range of six to twelve months' unrestricted expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants received 4 70,030 1,548,414 1,618,444 1,746,088” — page 22
“unrestricted funds not required to support functional fixed assets should be maintained at a level which equates to between six and twelve months’ of unrestricted expenditure.”
“During the year Harlaxton College received management charges of £265,996 (2024 - £228,015) and donations via the Gift Aid scheme of £0 (2024 - £94,224) from its wholly owned subsidiary, Harlaxton Manor Enterprises Limited.” — page 51
“During the year Harlaxton College received £1,420,409 (2024 - £2,885,817) of grants from the University of Evansville, which is the sole member of Harlaxton College.” — page 51
“During the year Harlaxton College received management charges of £265,996 (2024 - £228,015) and donations via the Gift Aid scheme of £0 (2024 - £94,224) from its wholly owned subsidiary, Harlaxton Manor Enterprises Limited.” — page 51
“During the year Harlaxton College received £1,420,409 (2024 - £2,885,817) of grants from the University of Evansville, which is the sole member of Harlaxton College.” — page 51
“During the year Harlaxton College received management charges of £265,996 (2024 - £228,015) and donations via the Gift Aid scheme of £0 (2024 - £94,224) from its wholly owned subsidiary, Harlaxton Manor Enterprises Limited.” — page 51
“During the year Harlaxton College received £1,420,409 (2024 - £2,885,817) of grants from the University of Evansville, which is the sole member of Harlaxton College.” — page 51
“The Charity has a wholly owned non-charitable subsidiary, Harlaxton Manor Enterprises Limited, whose activities and trading performance are discussed below.” — page 6
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/04/2025)
Trustees
- Bruce Lee Roberts
- DR Christopher M Pietruszkiewicz
- Henrietta Joscelyne Chubb
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £3.6m | £3.9m |
| 30/04/2024 | £4.0m | £3.9m |
| 30/04/2023 | £3.8m | £3.7m |
| 30/04/2022 | £2.2m | £2.6m |
| 30/04/2021 | £417k | £1.7m |
Common questions
Is HARLAXTON COLLEGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group reported a deficit of £299,100 for the year ended 30 April 2025, resulting in a decrease in total net assets to £2,067,300. The trustees acknowledge that reserves deteriorated during the year but confirm they remain at the upper end of the intended range of six to twelve months' unrestricted expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Streets Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROTHERWICK FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| WORCESTER COLLEGE OXFORD ENDOWMENT TRUST | 1 | £675k |
| Tinsley Charitable Trust | 1 | £85k |
| CAMBRIDGE IN AMERICA (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £81k |
| THE J A R CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| H M SASSOON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS OF ST HUGH'S COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
- THE HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION
- WORCESTER COLLEGE, OXFORD
- Bader College
- HUGHES HALL IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
- UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE STUDENTS' UNION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARLAXTON COLLEGE | £3.6m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE PRINCIPAL AND FELLOWS OF ST HUGH'S COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD | £15.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORCESTER COLLEGE, OXFORD | £20.3m | £169,000 - £169,999 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Bader College | £5.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HUGHES HALL IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE | £16.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |