Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust
Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust is the legacy charity for St Edward's School, Cheltenham, formed following the acquisition of St Edward's by an independent schools group. The Trust supports children in Catholic education in Cheltenham and the surrounding area by providing grants, bursaries and awards.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £105,364 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by investment gains. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds stood at £2,240,184, and the trustees confirmed adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2022)
Trustees
- Jane Jones
- John Patrick Andrews
- Robert Edwin Alger
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £70k | £26k |
| 31/12/2023 | £141k | £94k |
| 31/08/2022 | £6.9m | £7.9m |
| 31/08/2021 | £6.9m | £7.9m |
| 31/08/2020 | £7.8m | £7.5m |
Common questions
Is Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £105,364 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by investment gains. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds stood at £2,240,184, and the trustees confirmed adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.