THE RGSW AND AOS FOUNDATION
The RGSW and AOS Foundation operates within Worcestershire to advance the education of pupils at RGS Worcester. It undertakes fundraising to support bursary provision and to assist with capital projects at the School.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity has total funds of £1,565,876, comprising unrestricted funds of £22,991 and restricted funds of £1,542,885. The charity holds cash at bank of £30,809 and investments of £1,534,737, which the auditors note can be easily drawn on if further cash is required. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Per the reserves policy the annual income from capital investments is transferred to fund bursary places and is therefore presented as unrestricted income.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- TIMOTHY STEPHEN CURTISchair
- Gary Paul ROUSE
- JOHN MARK GIBSON
- Katharine Mary Wormington
- Michael William Bourne
- Yvonne Wood
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £565k | £460k |
| 31/08/2024 | £530k | £383k |
| 31/08/2023 | £381k | £319k |
| 31/08/2022 | £746k | £214k |
| 31/08/2021 | £464k | £448k |
Common questions
Is THE RGSW AND AOS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity has total funds of £1,565,876, comprising unrestricted funds of £22,991 and restricted funds of £1,542,885. The charity holds cash at bank of £30,809 and investments of £1,534,737, which the auditors note can be easily drawn on if further cash is required. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Ballards LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BROMSGROVE SCHOOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £124k |
| THE SIR EDWARD LEWIS FOUNDATION | 1 | £45k |
| THE BRANSFORD TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| The A and J Charitable Trust | 1 | £12k |
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- WORCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LIMITED
- BROMSGROVE SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- THE ARNOLD FOUNDATION FOR RUGBY SCHOOL
- RICKMANSWORTH SCHOOL PTA
- BROMSGROVE SCHOOL
- THE WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE RGSW AND AOS FOUNDATION | £565k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LIMITED | £379k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| BROMSGROVE SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £189k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ARNOLD FOUNDATION FOR RUGBY SCHOOL | £681k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RICKMANSWORTH SCHOOL PTA | £145k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BROMSGROVE SCHOOL | £45.5m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |