THE FULHAM BOYS SCHOOL FOUNDATION CIO
(a) to advance the education and relieve the needs of the pupils at The Fulham Boys School (or any successor school) and of their families in particular (but without limitation) by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities not provided by others; and(b) to advance such other exclusively charitable purposes as the trustees may from time to time decide
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF THE PUPILS AT THE FULHAM BOYS SCHOOL (OR ANY SUCCESSOR SCHOOL) (“THE SCHOOL”) IN PARTICULAR (BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION) BY PROVIDING AND ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES NOT PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION FOR EDUCATION AT THE SCHOOL.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that net assets increased to £185,706, up from £56,497 in the previous year, driven by incoming resources of £851,466 against charitable expenditure of £722,257. The trustees consider this level of reserves appropriate for meeting short-term funding commitments while maintaining flexibility. The charity operates with a policy of holding reserves sufficient to meet these commitments.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity therefore operates with a policy of holding reserves sufficient to meet short-term funding commitments while maintaining flexibility to deploy funds efficiently.” — page 5
“During the year, grants of £700,295 (2024: £638,071) were made to Fulham Boys School Limited in furtherance of the Charity’s objects.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Volunteers: 5
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Volunteers: 10
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/08/2024)
Trustees
- ALEXANDER RICHARD JASON WADE
- Brendan Gilmore
- CHIARA GORGNI GUFONI
- Katherine Boysen
- Robin Davis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £851k | £722k |
| 31/08/2024 | £707k | £650k |
| 31/08/2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 31/08/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE FULHAM BOYS SCHOOL FOUNDATION CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that net assets increased to £185,706, up from £56,497 in the previous year, driven by incoming resources of £851,466 against charitable expenditure of £722,257. The trustees consider this level of reserves appropriate for meeting short-term funding commitments while maintaining flexibility. The charity operates with a policy of holding reserves sufficient to meet these commitments. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DALLAM SCHOOL | 1 | £107k |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | 1 | £86k |
| The Trillium Trust UK | 1 | £50k |
| THE NISBET TRUST | 1 | £21k |
| THE KRISTINA MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- FRIENDS OF FBS
- FUND FOR ACTION THROUGH EDUCATION
- FULHAM FOOTBALL CLUB FOUNDATION
- DALLAM SCHOOL
- THE CLIFTON HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- FRIENDS OF SHOREHAM ACADEMY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FULHAM BOYS SCHOOL FOUNDATION CIO | £851k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF FBS | £49k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FUND FOR ACTION THROUGH EDUCATION | £30k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FULHAM FOOTBALL CLUB FOUNDATION | £2.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| DALLAM SCHOOL | £312k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CLIFTON HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £286k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |