EDUCATION MATTERS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total net assets of £4,752,401, with unrestricted funds available for charitable purposes. The trustees report a net surplus of £1,391,421 for the year, noting that the large asset base compared to grant amounts means investment volatility is not expected to impact grant-giving ability. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to retain a financial buffer to mitigate against a significant drop in income which has been set at a minimum level of two years' worth of grants or £50,000 whichever is the greater.” — page 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Michael Edward Scott Boydchair
- Bojana Bidovec Bidovec
- Giles Warren
- Orlaith O'Connor
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.7m | £72k |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.5m | £76k |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.7m | £10k |
Common questions
Is EDUCATION MATTERS financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds total net assets of £4,752,401, with unrestricted funds available for charitable purposes. The trustees report a net surplus of £1,391,421 for the year, noting that the large asset base compared to grant amounts means investment volatility is not expected to impact grant-giving ability. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Wbg (Audit) Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2.2m |
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £674k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £77k |
| The A and J Charitable Trust | 1 | £50k |
| CORAM LIFE EDUCATION | 1 | £22k |
| THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| SUSANNA PEAKE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| G M C TRUST | 1 | £7k |