BEDE'S DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
To advance education at Bedes School by providing funding, assistance and support through the provision of bursaries for the benefit of pupils who would be unable to continue at the School or who would be unable to commence education at the School despite being accepted, without financial assistance; and provision of funding towards the development of the Schools facilities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £592,696, having generated a net income of £167,054 for the year. The trustees confirm that the running costs are borne by the related Trust and that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees’ policy is to continue to build reserves up to a level which will enable the Foundation to provide grants to the School for bursaries, for the foreseeable future.” — page 5
Trustees
- Warrick Boothchair
- Albert Farrant
- Alex William Targett
- Charlotte Emily Sutton
- Dr Peter James Church
- Isobel Julie Ann Muston
- James Ernest Gibson
- Peter Murray Goodyer
- Simon Francis Cloke
- Stephen Mark Castree
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £255k | £88k |
| 31/08/2024 | £484k | £58k |
Common questions
Is BEDE'S DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £592,696, having generated a net income of £167,054 for the year. The trustees confirm that the running costs are borne by the related Trust and that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.