COLLEGE ESTATE ENDOWMENT
Latest income
£1.0m
Latest spending
£1.1m
Registered
1964
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £332,940, which exceeds its stated policy target of at least £30,000. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern and maintains a low to moderate risk appetite.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: at least £30k (held: £333k)
“To recognise the small operational risk an unrestricted reserve of at least £30k is held.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grant
“The College Estate gifted £ 0.4m (2023: £0.6m) in grants to the Town Trust. The Town Trust, after defraying costs, used this grant to fund its discretionary grant making programme.” — page 4
“The College Estate pays a management charge to the Town Trust to cover staff costs, office costs and property facility costs which for 2024 was £ 89,671 (2023: £79,452).” — page 20
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Management Charge
“The College Estate gifted £ 0.4m (2023: £0.6m) in grants to the Town Trust. The Town Trust, after defraying costs, used this grant to fund its discretionary grant making programme.” — page 4
“The College Estate pays a management charge to the Town Trust to cover staff costs, office costs and property facility costs which for 2024 was £ 89,671 (2023: £79,452).” — page 20
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Vicar Payment
“The College Estate gifted £ 0.4m (2023: £0.6m) in grants to the Town Trust. The Town Trust, after defraying costs, used this grant to fund its discretionary grant making programme.” — page 4
“The College Estate pays a management charge to the Town Trust to cover staff costs, office costs and property facility costs which for 2024 was £ 89,671 (2023: £79,452).” — page 20
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Matthew Poole — Chief Executive
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Total income
£1.0m
Total spending
£1.1m
Cost of raising funds
£606k
Reserves (reported)
£333k
Employees
0
Trustees
- THE STRATFORD UPON AVON TOWN TRUST
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.0m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.0m | £963k |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.0m | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2021 | £928k | £728k |
| 31/12/2020 | £910k | £903k |
Common questions
Is COLLEGE ESTATE ENDOWMENT financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £332,940, which exceeds its stated policy target of at least £30,000. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern and maintains a low to moderate risk appetite. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.