THE SUTTONIAN FOUNDATION

Registered charity 1168281 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SGSPTA, SUTTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION

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.

Area of benefit: LOCAL

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£207k
Latest spending
£172k
Registered
2016
Accounts read
FY2025

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.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: 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. (held: £246k)
“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.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation from related party
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Surrey · Sutton

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE SUTTONIAN FOUNDATION£207k—0unclear—no doubt
PATE'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION FY2025£4.0m——unclear—no doubt
WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL PARENTS TEACHERS FRIENDS ASSOCIATION FY2024£114k—0unclear—no doubt
DARTFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS VOLUNTARY FUND FY2025£540k—0unclear—no doubt
Highworth Grammar School Trust, School Fund FY2025£565k—0unclear—no doubt
GGS SCHOOL FUND FY2025£331k—0unclear—noted

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.