THE SCHUMACHER INSTITUTE
To develop, find, finance and carry out projects which promote concepts such as convergent action in the form of integrated solutions and strategiesTo promote the application of critical systems thinkingTo undertake, promote and assist the undertaking of research, collaboration and facilitation
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £14,898 for the year, reducing its total funds to £68,270. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £14,953 remain above their stated policy target of £5,589, and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets (the ‘free reserves’) held by the charity should be 6 months of support costs, which equates to £5,589 in general funds for the 2024/25 year.” — page 7
Trustees
- BRENDA JANE MCLENNAN
- Catherine Sarah Dick
- Dharmendra Kapletia
- Edward Simon Langham
- Emma Jane Collier
- Hugh Parker Atkinson
- IAN FELTON RODERICK
- Kate Elizabeth Swatridge
- Michael Thomas
- Richard Arthur John Hellen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £71k | £86k |
| 31/05/2024 | £128k | £97k |
| 31/05/2023 | £119k | £215k |
| 31/05/2022 | £157k | £170k |
| 31/05/2021 | £220k | £129k |
Common questions
Is THE SCHUMACHER INSTITUTE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £14,898 for the year, reducing its total funds to £68,270. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £14,953 remain above their stated policy target of £5,589, and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/08/2010 | £27k | "Bristol's Green Roots" |