THE STATIONERS' FOUNDATION
The promotion of education of UK residents who are in need of financial assistance both individual grants and grants to organisations. There is a preference for those who are former pupils of the former Stationers' School, children of liverymen and freemen of the Company; those in or intending to join the trades recognised by the Company. Also, welfare relief to those involved in those trades.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £809,384, which is significantly above the trustees' stated target of approximately £130,000. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £71,089 for the year, driven by investment gains that offset a deficit on charitable activities.
What the accounts disclose
“There was one part-time employee during the year. The total remuneration paid to key management personnel for the year was £21,351 (2024: £20,491).” — page 23
“Considering the current and anticipated commitments, the Trustees feel that unrestricted reserves of approximately £130,000 (equal to the 2025 year’s unrestricted income plus annual support costs) is an appropriate level of reserves to be carried forward to the next review.” — page 11
“The Stationers’ Hall Charity (Charity number 1169753) is a connected charity as its Trustees include appointees of The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers. During the year the Stationers’ Foundation made charges to Stationers’ Hall Charity of £7,388 (2024: £6,831) for administrative services.” — page 29
“The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers appoints the Trustees of the Stationers’ Foundation and is therefore a related party. During the year the charity made grants of £41,176 to the Worshipful Company for an Education officer and Archivist. (2024: £25,120).” — page 29
“The Stationers’ Hall Charity (Charity number 1169753) is a connected charity as its Trustees include appointees of The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers. During the year the Stationers’ Foundation made charges to Stationers’ Hall Charity of £7,388 (2024: £6,831) for administrative services.” — page 29
“The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers appoints the Trustees of the Stationers’ Foundation and is therefore a related party. During the year the charity made grants of £41,176 to the Worshipful Company for an Education officer and Archivist. (2024: £25,120).” — page 29
“The Stationers’ Hall Charity (Charity number 1169753) is a connected charity as its Trustees include appointees of The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers. During the year the Stationers’ Foundation made charges to Stationers’ Hall Charity of £7,388 (2024: £6,831) for administrative services.” — page 29
“The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers appoints the Trustees of the Stationers’ Foundation and is therefore a related party. During the year the charity made grants of £41,176 to the Worshipful Company for an Education officer and Archivist. (2024: £25,120).” — page 29
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £20,491 (FY2024) to £21,351 (FY2025).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/09/2023)
Trustees
- ALISON MARY STRACHANchair
- David Peter Bateman
- Katherine Lucy Whitbourn
- Pauline Mary Swan
- Quentin Stuart Hunter
- Simon Paul Hamlet
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £291k | £387k |
| 31/12/2024 | £302k | £402k |
| 31/12/2023 | £456k | £439k |
| 31/12/2022 | £145k | £189k |
Common questions
Is THE STATIONERS' FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £809,384, which is significantly above the trustees' stated target of approximately £130,000. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £71,089 for the year, driven by investment gains that offset a deficit on charitable activities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE STATIONERS' FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £21,351 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHARITY OF ALDERMAN JAMES HICKSON | 1 | £134k |
Charities like this
- STATIONERS' HALL CHARITY
- The London Foundation for Banking & Finance
- THE ALDGATE AND ALLHALLOWS FOUNDATION
- STANFORD FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED
- THE HABERDASHERS' FOUNDATION
- THE TOTTENHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE STATIONERS' FOUNDATION | £291k | £21,351 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| STATIONERS' HALL CHARITY | £181k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The London Foundation for Banking & Finance | £587k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ALDGATE AND ALLHALLOWS FOUNDATION | £325k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STANFORD FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED | £1.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE HABERDASHERS' FOUNDATION | £454k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 4 | unclear | — | no doubt |