THE CALNE FOUNDATION TRUST
The Objects of The Calne Foundation Trust are to advance education by the provision of funding, assistance and support to St Mary's School, Calne and St Margaret's Preparatory School Calne, being the constituent schools of the School Charity and by other associated educational activities (in so far as they shall be charitable).
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £493,884 for the year ended 31 August 2024, driven by significant investment gains and increased donations. Per the trustees' report, operational costs are fully covered by the parent school, St Mary’s School (Calne), allowing the charity to focus its resources on charitable activities and bursaries. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £52,581, though no specific reserves policy target is stated in the filing.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and pledges totalling £375,999 (2023: £229,415) were received in the year, of which £216,720 (2023: £15,390) was pledged to the Foundation by Trustees and their spouses.” — page 21
“During the year the Foundation made donations of £88,642 (2023: £109,294) to its parent entity St Mary’s School (Calne)” — page 21
“Donations and pledges totalling £375,999 (2023: £229,415) were received in the year, of which £216,720 (2023: £15,390) was pledged to the Foundation by Trustees and their spouses.” — page 21
“During the year the Foundation made donations of £88,642 (2023: £109,294) to its parent entity St Mary’s School (Calne)” — page 21
“Donations and pledges totalling £375,999 (2023: £229,415) were received in the year, of which £216,720 (2023: £15,390) was pledged to the Foundation by Trustees and their spouses.” — page 21
“During the year the Foundation made donations of £88,642 (2023: £109,294) to its parent entity St Mary’s School (Calne)” — page 21
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2021)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/11/2013)
- Received assets from another charity (02/09/2013)
- Received assets from another charity (15/01/2013)
Trustees
- Andrew Aylwinchair
- Candida de Silva
- Caroline Depla
- Deborah Mary Wakeham
- Edward Donald
- Michael Max Bucher
- Nicola Jane James
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £244k | £133k |
| 31/08/2024 | £436k | £102k |
| 31/08/2023 | £261k | £138k |
| 31/08/2022 | £406k | £206k |
| 31/08/2021 | £519k | £774k |
Common questions
Is THE CALNE FOUNDATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £493,884 for the year ended 31 August 2024, driven by significant investment gains and increased donations. Per the trustees' report, operational costs are fully covered by the parent school, St Mary’s School (Calne), allowing the charity to focus its resources on charitable activities and bursaries. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £52,581, though no specific reserves policy target is stated in the filing. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by RSM UK Audit LLP.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/01/2019 | £10k | Climbing Wall |