THE JOHN BADLEY FOUNDATION
The Objects of the Charity are, for the public benefit, to advance the education of the pupils at the School through all lawful means including (but not limited to) providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for the School as well as providing a fund for the provision of scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, maintenance allowances or other grants.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves stood at £3,866,031, with unrestricted funds of £2,196,764 available for general use. The charity reported a net outgoing of £31,989 for the year, driven by charitable expenditure exceeding incoming resources, though this was offset by investment gains. The trustees confirmed sufficient resources exist to continue operations as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust was set up to support and promote the activities of Bedales School, charity number 307332. During the year the Trust contributed £624,507 (2024: £301,436) towards bursaries and facilities improvements at Bedales School. Additionally, the Trust contributed £41,576 (2024: £11,185) towards salary costs of Bedales School.” — page 19
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2024)
Trustees
- Richard Benedict LEWISchair
- Amna Boheim
- Anna Victoria Land
- Christopher CAMPBELL
- Esme Abena Halcyon Allman
- Jennifer Moore
- RICHARD DOUGLAS LONGFIELD LUSHINGTON
- William GOLDSMITH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves stood at £3,866,031, with unrestricted funds of £2,196,764 available for general use. The charity reported a net outgoing of £31,989 for the year, driven by charitable expenditure exceeding incoming resources, though this was offset by investment gains. The trustees confirmed sufficient resources exist to continue operations as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services Limited.
Who funds THE JOHN BADLEY FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE JOHN BADLEY FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE DOUBLE 'O' CHARITY LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DOUBLE 'O' CHARITY LIMITED | FY2022 | £960 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PARMITER'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £889k |
| THE DANSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £302k |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £67k |
| SANDRA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE OGDEN TRUST | 1 | £750 |
| GRAFF FOUNDATION | 1 | £0 |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOHN BADLEY FOUNDATION | £487k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTHAMPTON OLD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £395k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BRADFIELD FOUNDATION | £655k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Bedford School Foundation Trust | £2.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION | £956k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |