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THE JOHN BADLEY FOUNDATION

Registered charity 1138332 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE BEDALES SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT TRUST

Latest income
£487k
Latest spending
£692k
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that total reserves increased significantly to £3,898,020, with unrestricted funds rising to £2,292,333. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £2,339,209 against total income of £2,528,038, indicating strong financial performance. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: The Trust was set up to support and promote the activities of Bedales School, charity number 307332. During the year the Trust contributed £301,436 (2023: £301,628) towards bursaries and related activities at Bedales School. Additionally, the Trust contributed £11,185 (2023: £10,965) towards salary costs of Bedales School.
“The Trust was set up to support and promote the activities of Bedales School, charity number 307332. During the year the Trust contributed £301,436 (2023: £301,628) towards bursaries and related activities at Bedales School. Additionally, the Trust contributed £11,185 (2023: £10,965) towards salary costs of Bedales School.” — page 18
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Azets Audit Services Limited.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2024)

Total income
£2.5m
Total spending
£327k
Cost of raising funds
£8k
Reserves (reported)
£3.9m
Employees
0

Reported reserves equal ~142.9 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Hampshire · West Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£487k£692k
31/08/2024£2.5m£327k
31/08/2023£293k£328k
31/08/2022£429k£160k
31/08/2021£499k£147k

Common questions

Is THE JOHN BADLEY FOUNDATION financially healthy?

The accounts state that total reserves increased significantly to £3,898,020, with unrestricted funds rising to £2,292,333. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £2,339,209 against total income of £2,528,038, indicating strong financial performance. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services Limited.

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