FRIENDS OF ST DOMINICS
BURSARIES WHICH SUPPORT STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FOR 'OUT OF THE ORDINARY' OPPORTUNITIES.THIS INCLUDES MUSIC AND GAP YEARS AND VOLUNTARY WORK.-
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE STUDENTS OF THE COLLEGE BY PROVIDING AND ASSISTING THE COLLEGE GOVERNORS IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR EDUCATION AT THE COLLEGE (NOT NORMALLY PROVIDED BY THE L.E.A.).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £7,827 for the year ended 31 March 2025, a significant improvement from the £10,237 deficit in the previous year. Total funds increased to £74,055, driven by a drop in expenditure that outweighed a decrease in income. The trustees aim to maintain minimum reserves of £10,000 to support future enrichment and development activities.
What the accounts disclose
“The Friends will aim to keep a minimum of £10,000 in reserves” — page 7
“Owed to St Dominic’s Sixth Form College -21,901”
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Trustees
- Anne O'Shea
- Tom Colgan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £113k | £61k |
| 31/03/2025 | £43k | £35k |
| 31/03/2024 | £56k | £66k |
| 31/03/2023 | £62k | £77k |
| 31/03/2022 | £36k | £57k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF ST DOMINICS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £7,827 for the year ended 31 March 2025, a significant improvement from the £10,237 deficit in the previous year. Total funds increased to £74,055, driven by a drop in expenditure that outweighed a decrease in income. The trustees aim to maintain minimum reserves of £10,000 to support future enrichment and development activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.