THE SWEDISH FOLK HIGH SCHOOL
The Swedish Folk High School is established for the advancement, promotion & furtherance of adult education.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £49,280 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £1,074,416. Free reserves stood at £35,192, which the trustees plan to increase to support future development. The trustees and auditors confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity established a designated fund as a reserve to protect against industry downturn, perform emergency repair work, or other uses at the discretion of the trustees. In normal years, the fund shall equate to 30% of the annual surplus.” — page 15
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Carl Olof Olssonchair
- Erik Ingvarsson
- Nick Wescombe
- PETER SANDERS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.2m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £835k | £800k |
| 31/12/2021 | £452k | £430k |
Common questions
Is THE SWEDISH FOLK HIGH SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £49,280 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £1,074,416. Free reserves stood at £35,192, which the trustees plan to increase to support future development. The trustees and auditors confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by West & Berry Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE STOWE SCHOOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £10.5m |
| UK CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LTD | 1 | £66k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £-3k |
Charities like this
- THE SWEDISH SCHOOL SOCIETY IN LONDON
- THE SWEDISH BENEVOLENT TRUST
- UK FRIENDS OF THE STOCKHOLM SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
- STOWE SCHOOL LIMITED
- FRIENDS OF FOLKESTONE ACADEMY LTD
- HIGHCLARE SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SWEDISH FOLK HIGH SCHOOL | £1.1m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE SWEDISH SCHOOL SOCIETY IN LONDON | £3.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SWEDISH BENEVOLENT TRUST | £217k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UK FRIENDS OF THE STOCKHOLM SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STOWE SCHOOL LIMITED | £53.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF FOLKESTONE ACADEMY LTD | £229k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |