THE OPPIDAN FOUNDATION
Oppidan runs peer-mentoring programmes in state-maintained schools across England.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £42,061, bringing total unrestricted funds to £80,000. The trustees maintain a reserves policy requiring a minimum of £50,000, which is currently met. The primary risk identified is a lack of assured future income, which has been mitigated by reducing expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a minimum of £50,000.” — page 5
“Two of the trustees, Mr H Faber & Mr W Kerr, are directors of Oppidan Education Limited. During the year, there were no services provided by Oppidan Education Limited.” — page 14
Trustees
- Daniel Afolabi
- Emmajane Varley
- Henry Mark Tufnell Faber
- Joshua Oluwatobiloba Adeyemi
- Mariella Ardron
- Peter Truesdale
- Sean Costello
- Walter Thomas William Kerr
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £74k | £32k |
| 31/12/2023 | £4k | £33k |
| 31/12/2022 | £73k | £106k |
| 31/12/2021 | £173k | £73k |
Common questions
Is THE OPPIDAN FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £42,061, bringing total unrestricted funds to £80,000. The trustees maintain a reserves policy requiring a minimum of £50,000, which is currently met. The primary risk identified is a lack of assured future income, which has been mitigated by reducing expenditure. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE OPPIDAN FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE OPPIDAN FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include ANA LEAF FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANA LEAF FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1.0m | Education |