THE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT
To undertake and promote research to support educational development in the UK in areas including: education skills requirements; comparing the UK to education models in other countries with the aim of learning lessons and promoting educational improvement in the UK and identifying the barriers to social mobility and identifying educational solutions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £9,170 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing to £12,172. The trustees consider reserves at the current level to be sufficient to ensure the charity can continue its activities in the event of a significant drop in funding.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity has a policy of holding reserves equivalent to between three and six months’ expenditure.” — page 4
“Carl Ward, a trustee of CFED, is also a director of Foundation for Education Development (FED), a community interest company. During the year, CFED made donations of £120,000 to FED CIC to support its charitable activities aligned with CFED’s objectives.” — page 13
“Patrick Wall, a trustee of CFED, is also a director of CES (Centre for Education Systems) a community interest company (CIC), alongside Mat Faraday. During the year, CFED made donations of £127,999 to CES CIC to support its charitable initiatives.” — page 13
“Carl Ward, a trustee of CFED, is also a director of Foundation for Education Development (FED), a community interest company. During the year, CFED made donations of £120,000 to FED CIC to support its charitable activities aligned with CFED’s objectives.” — page 13
“Patrick Wall, a trustee of CFED, is also a director of CES (Centre for Education Systems) a community interest company (CIC), alongside Mat Faraday. During the year, CFED made donations of £127,999 to CES CIC to support its charitable initiatives.” — page 13
Trustees
- Dr Carl Ward
- Mathew Faraday
- Patrick Anthony Wall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £259k | £250k |
| 31/08/2024 | £90k | £208k |
| 31/08/2023 | £190k | £67k |
| 31/08/2022 | £26k | £52k |
| 31/08/2021 | £25k | £34k |
Common questions
Is THE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £9,170 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing to £12,172. The trustees consider reserves at the current level to be sufficient to ensure the charity can continue its activities in the event of a significant drop in funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.