THE FROEBEL TRUST
Latest income
£604k
Latest spending
£906k
Registered
2011
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total gross assets increased to £23,816,878, with unrestricted reserves held at £23,617,545. The charity reported a net increase in funds of £2,126,589 for the year, driven by significant investment revaluation gains. The trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient resources to meet its liabilities as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £70,001 - £80,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £60k)
“One employee earned £60,000 per annum or more (including taxable benefits but excluding employer pension contributions in the banding £70,001 to £80,000) during the period” — page 59
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“One employee earned £60,000 per annum or more (including taxable benefits but excluding employer pension contributions in the banding £70,001 to £80,000) during the period” — page 59
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Professor Jean-Noel Ezingeard, a trustee, is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Roehampton. Grants totalling £5,000 were made to the University.
“Professor Jean-Noel Ezingeard, - a trustee of the Froebel Trust, is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Roehampton. During the year ended 31 March 2024, the Froebel Trust had various transactions with the University all of which took place on an arm’s length basis. Research and bursary grants were made to the University during the year ended 31 March 2024 totalling £5,000” — page 65
“Kate Hoskins – a trustee of the Froebel Trust and Reader in Education Brunel University. Research grant payment was made to the Brunel University during the year ended 31 March 2024 totalling £34,594.” — page 65
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Kate Hoskins, a trustee and Reader at Brunel University, received a research grant payment of £34,594.
“Professor Jean-Noel Ezingeard, - a trustee of the Froebel Trust, is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Roehampton. During the year ended 31 March 2024, the Froebel Trust had various transactions with the University all of which took place on an arm’s length basis. Research and bursary grants were made to the University during the year ended 31 March 2024 totalling £5,000” — page 65
“Kate Hoskins – a trustee of the Froebel Trust and Reader in Education Brunel University. Research grant payment was made to the Brunel University during the year ended 31 March 2024 totalling £34,594.” — page 65
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Paula Lester, a trustee and FT Travelling Tutor, received £13,750 for teaching.
“Professor Jean-Noel Ezingeard, - a trustee of the Froebel Trust, is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Roehampton. During the year ended 31 March 2024, the Froebel Trust had various transactions with the University all of which took place on an arm’s length basis. Research and bursary grants were made to the University during the year ended 31 March 2024 totalling £5,000” — page 65
“Kate Hoskins – a trustee of the Froebel Trust and Reader in Education Brunel University. Research grant payment was made to the Brunel University during the year ended 31 March 2024 totalling £34,594.” — page 65
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Holli Williams, a trustee and FT Travelling Tutor, received £1,000 for teaching.
“Professor Jean-Noel Ezingeard, - a trustee of the Froebel Trust, is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Roehampton. During the year ended 31 March 2024, the Froebel Trust had various transactions with the University all of which took place on an arm’s length basis. Research and bursary grants were made to the University during the year ended 31 March 2024 totalling £5,000” — page 65
“Kate Hoskins – a trustee of the Froebel Trust and Reader in Education Brunel University. Research grant payment was made to the Brunel University during the year ended 31 March 2024 totalling £34,594.” — page 65
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Lucy Parker, a trustee and FT Travelling Tutor, received £1,000 for teaching.
“Professor Jean-Noel Ezingeard, - a trustee of the Froebel Trust, is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Roehampton. During the year ended 31 March 2024, the Froebel Trust had various transactions with the University all of which took place on an arm’s length basis. Research and bursary grants were made to the University during the year ended 31 March 2024 totalling £5,000” — page 65
“Kate Hoskins – a trustee of the Froebel Trust and Reader in Education Brunel University. Research grant payment was made to the Brunel University during the year ended 31 March 2024 totalling £34,594.” — page 65
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£604k
Total spending
£906k
Cost of raising funds
£110k
Reserves (reported)
£23.4m
Employees
5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/07/2014)
- Received assets from another charity (15/02/2013)
Trustees
- Mark Devlinchair
- Catriona Helen Gill
- Dr Fufy Demissie
- Dr Kate Hoskins
- Dr Lucy Frances Parker
- Dr Sharon Colilles
- Holli Williams
- Hugo Sean Alleyne
- Lilah Woods
- Michael Pearson
- Professor Jean-Noel Ezingeard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £604k | £906k |
| 31/03/2024 | £675k | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £619k | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £564k | £727k |
| 31/03/2021 | £511k | £689k |
Common questions
Is THE FROEBEL TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that total gross assets increased to £23,816,878, with unrestricted reserves held at £23,617,545. The charity reported a net increase in funds of £2,126,589 for the year, driven by significant investment revaluation gains. The trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient resources to meet its liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Buzzacott LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE FROEBEL TRUST earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.