THE SUTTONIAN FOUNDATION
SGSPTA raises funds for the benefit of Sutton Grammar School students and enhances the School community by; holding social, & fundraising,events (Autumn/Spring Quiz Nights, Xmas Fair, International Evening); providing refreshments at School events; via SGSPTA Ltd running Xmas Parking scheme & Mock Tests for the 11-plus exams.
Objects
TO FURTHER THE EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER CHARITABLE WORK OF SUTTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL (THE “SCHOOL”) FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY SUCH CHARITABLE MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:1. ASSISTING THE SCHOOL, BY ENHANCING ITS PROVISIONS TOWARDS THE EDUCATION OF ITS STUDENTS;2. DEVELOPING MORE EXTENDED RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STAFF, PARENTS AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL;3. COLLABORATING WITH THE SCHOOL IN OBTAINING WORK EXPERIENCE FOR CURRENT STUDENTS AND EMPLOYMENT AND PLACEMENTS FOR FORMER STUDENTS; AND4. ACTING AS A CONSULTATIVE BODY TO THE MANAGEMENT OF THE SCHOOL, WITHOUT BECOMING FORMALLY INVOLVED WITH THE FORMULATION OF SCHOOL POLICY.NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARITIES ACT 2011, OR ANY STATUTORY AMENDMENTS THERETO.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £35,576 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves standing at £245,612. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. There were no employees during the year, with administration handled by school staff.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees’ policy on reserve levels is as follows: Restricted funds should not be allowed to accumulate significant sums and will normally be spent within the financial year on the specific purpose for which the funds are restricted. Trustees have designated all other unrestricted surplus funds to be used to promote and advance the education of students of Sutton Grammar School.”
“Sutton Grammar School Parent Teacher Association received a donation of £200,500 (2024: £230,000) from Sutton Grammar School PTA Limited. There was a balance outstanding of £200,000 (2024: £170,000) as at 31 March 2025.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Adam Norman Cole
- Azeem Lalani
- Benjamin Alexis Cloves
- Claire Louise Goodhead
- Mihira Susan Philip
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £207k | £172k |
| 31/03/2024 | £64k | £61k |
| 31/03/2023 | £260k | £275k |
| 31/03/2022 | £161k | £103k |
| 31/03/2021 | £120k | £89k |
Common questions
Is THE SUTTONIAN FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £35,576 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves standing at £245,612. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. There were no employees during the year, with administration handled by school staff. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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- WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL PARENTS TEACHERS FRIENDS ASSOCIATION
- DARTFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS VOLUNTARY FUND
- Highworth Grammar School Trust, School Fund
- GGS SCHOOL FUND
- TAUNTON SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SUTTONIAN FOUNDATION | £207k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PATE'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £4.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL PARENTS TEACHERS FRIENDS ASSOCIATION | £114k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DARTFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS VOLUNTARY FUND | £540k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Highworth Grammar School Trust, School Fund | £565k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GGS SCHOOL FUND | £331k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |