A S HORNBY EDUCATIONAL TRUST CIO
The teaching and learning of English as a foreign language through the auspices of the British Council, Voluntary Service Overseas, and other organisations, by way of the provision of grants, scholarships etc.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £412,162 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by a net operating deficit of £432,644 which was partially offset by investment gains. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains sufficient reserves to meet ongoing activities and current commitments, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/09/2025)
Trustees
- Anita Manek
- Anna Maria Searle
- Caroline Jane Moore
- Dr Bhaskar Chandra Chakravarti
- Dr Harry Kuchah Kuchah
- Dr Martin Wedell
- Dr Neil Reginald Kemp OBE
- John Whitehead
- Professor Amol Padwad
- Professor Graham Stuart Hall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £326k | £759k |
| 31/03/2024 | £312k | £534k |
| 31/03/2023 | £274k | £576k |
Common questions
Is A S HORNBY EDUCATIONAL TRUST CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £412,162 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by a net operating deficit of £432,644 which was partially offset by investment gains. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains sufficient reserves to meet ongoing activities and current commitments, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Leathersellers' Foundation | 1 | £275k |
| THE CRUCIBLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £170k |
| THE 4814 TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE RAYNE FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| THE ASTOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- The English Language Centre
- TENDER EDUCATION AND ARTS
- The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/A The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation
- THE ENGLISH ASSOCIATION
- INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LIMITED
- ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE LONDRES LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A S HORNBY EDUCATIONAL TRUST CIO | £326k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The English Language Centre | £6.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TENDER EDUCATION AND ARTS | £1.8m | Over £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Framlingham Foundation Trust T/A The Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation | £895k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ENGLISH ASSOCIATION | £245k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LIMITED | £479k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |