THE BRAMSTON FOUNDATION
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AT ST SWITHUN'S SCHOOL (THE SCHOOL) FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PROVIDING FUNDING, ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT IN SUCH MANNER AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES SHALL DETERMINE INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) THE PROVISION OF:(A) BURSARY SUPPORT FOR THE BENEFIT OF PUPILS AT THE SCHOOL WHO WOULD BE UNABLE TO CONTINUE IN EDUCATION AT THE SCHOOL OR WHO WOULD BE UNABLE TO COMMENCE EDUCATION AT THE SCHOOL DESPITE BEING ACCEPTED, WITHOUT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; AND(B) FUNDING TO THE SCHOOL TOWARDS THE UPKEEP AND DEVELOPMENT OF ITS FACILITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £167,502, all of which is held in restricted funds for bursaries and capital projects, with no unrestricted reserves available. The trustees report that the going concern basis is adopted, citing adequate resources and continued support from major donors and the associated school. The charity is in its first year of operation and has exceeded its target level of restricted reserves for transformational bursaries.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have set a target level of reserves of £100,000 for transformational bursaries.” — page 6
“During the period, £149,415 of income was received in St Swithin's School bank account which was due to The Bramston Foundation. Subsequent to the period end, the school commenced transfer of the money to The Bramston Foundation.” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Anna-Louise Peters
- DIANA LUCY COLLIS
- Ellen Haslett Vrana
- NATALIE JANE LEE LLB
- WILLIAM BEARDMORE-GRAY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £184k | £17k |
Common questions
Is THE BRAMSTON FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £167,502, all of which is held in restricted funds for bursaries and capital projects, with no unrestricted reserves available. The trustees report that the going concern basis is adopted, citing adequate resources and continued support from major donors and the associated school. The charity is in its first year of operation and has exceeded its target level of restricted reserves for transformational bursaries. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.