THE DAVID GARRICK SCHOLARSHIP
The charity activities involve the advancement of education and the performing arts for the benefits of the public, including awarding scholarships to individuals studying drama in their final year of study at a university, college or institution of higher or further education. The scholarship awards to the successful applicants are paid directly to the education institution for study fees only.
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE ARTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING BY AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS STUDYING AT ANY UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OR INSTITUTION OF HIGHER OR FURTHER EDUCATION APPROVED BY THE CHARITY TRUSTEES.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £321,577 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by unrestricted income of £315,707. Per the trustees' report, the charity has sufficient resources to continue in operation and meet its obligations for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“Donation income from trustees in the period were recognised for a total of £315,290 (2023: £nil), of which £nil (2023: £nil) has been recognised as a debtor as at year-end. No other related party transactions occurred during the period.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Mark Pigott KBEK, OBEchair
- DAVID COURTNEY SUCHET CBE
- GARETH JOHNSON
- Lee Menzies
- Stephen Geoffrey Wansell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £231k | £39k |
| 31/12/2024 | £330k | £32k |
| 31/12/2023 | £13k | £116k |
| 31/12/2022 | £173k | £26k |
| 31/12/2021 | £317k | £4k |
Common questions
Is THE DAVID GARRICK SCHOLARSHIP financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £321,577 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by unrestricted income of £315,707. Per the trustees' report, the charity has sufficient resources to continue in operation and meet its obligations for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its going concern status. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 3 | £11k |
| The Portal Trust | 2 | £102k |
| THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION | 2 | £30k |
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | 2 | £10k |
| MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY | 1 | — |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.4m |
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | 1 | £428k |
| AMAR-FRANSES AND FOSTER-JENKINS TRUST | 1 | £179k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE DAVID GARRICK SCHOLARSHIP | £231k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALTRINCHAM GARRICK SOCIETY LIMITED | £949k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GUILDHALL SCHOOL TRUST | £4.5m | — | 0 | above | 1.1% | no doubt |
| DAVID YARROW FOUNDATION | £844k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FORCED ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED | £724k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PRIMARY SHAKESPEARE COMPANY | £522k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |