LOUIS LAFOSSE EDUCATIONAL CIO
The objective of the charity is the advancement of education in particular, but not limited to, the education of children in accordance with the principles and doctrines of the Roman Catholic religion by the support of schools and other educational establishments.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £1,038 for the year, resulting in a slight decrease in total funds. The charity holds free reserves of £73,774, which the trustees confirm meets their stated policy target of approximately one year’s ongoing expenditure. The auditor has confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Of the income, a total of £185,000 (2024 – £65,000) was received by way of a donation from the Sisters of Christian Educational CIO”
“The balance of the funds represents free reserves of £73,774 (2024 – £74,812), available to meet expenditure. This level of reserves meets the target stated in the reserves policy above.”
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2024) to "below" (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Sarah Bucklechair
- ANTHONY JOHN WOOLSTON CDIPAF
- Claire Elizabeth Hamilton
- Dawn O'Leary
- Timothy James Flesher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £255k | £256k |
| 31/07/2024 | £135k | £136k |
| 31/07/2023 | £149k | £148k |
| 31/07/2022 | £241k | £170k |
| 31/07/2021 | £130k | £133k |
Common questions
Is LOUIS LAFOSSE EDUCATIONAL CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £1,038 for the year, resulting in a slight decrease in total funds. The charity holds free reserves of £73,774, which the trustees confirm meets their stated policy target of approximately one year’s ongoing expenditure. The auditor has confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
Who funds LOUIS LAFOSSE EDUCATIONAL CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LOUIS LAFOSSE EDUCATIONAL CIO as a grant recipient include SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CIO.
Shared trustees with funders
- ANTHONY JOHN WOOLSTON CDIPAF — trustee here and at SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CIO
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CIO | FY2025 | £185k | to provide support to the educational work of the charity |
| SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CIO | FY2022 | £130k | to provide support to the educational work of the charity |
| SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CIO | FY2024 | £65k | to provide support to the educational work of the charity |
| SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CIO | FY2023 | £65k | to provide support to the educational work of the charity |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOUIS LAFOSSE EDUCATIONAL CIO | £255k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CIO | £292k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RELIGIOUS OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF BORDEAUX CIO | £14.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OHOLEI YOSEF YITZCHOK LUBAVITCH SCHOOLS | £294k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASBOL LTD | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF CHARITY OF SAINT LOUIS CIO | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |