CHRIST'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
The education of poor or needy children
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds significant unrestricted funds of £61.1 million and free reserves of £0.1 million, with total funds of £483.3 million. The trustees report that conservative cash flow modelling indicates resources are adequate to meet obligations, supporting a going concern basis for at least 12 months. The charity relies heavily on its £419.6 million endowment, which generated a total return of £28.4 million in the year.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, funding of £20.3 million was granted by the Foundation to Christ’s Hospital (2024: £18.0 million). In addition, Christ’s Hospital gifted back to the Foundation £0.1 million of capital assets.” — page 38
“The Foundation received £122,000 (2024: £113,000) in rent from Christ’s Hospital for certain residential properties.”
“During the year, funding of £20.3 million was granted by the Foundation to Christ’s Hospital (2024: £18.0 million). In addition, Christ’s Hospital gifted back to the Foundation £0.1 million of capital assets.” — page 38
“The Foundation received £122,000 (2024: £113,000) in rent from Christ’s Hospital for certain residential properties.”
“During the year, funding of £20.3 million was granted by the Foundation to Christ’s Hospital (2024: £18.0 million). In addition, Christ’s Hospital gifted back to the Foundation £0.1 million of capital assets.” — page 38
“The Foundation received £122,000 (2024: £113,000) in rent from Christ’s Hospital for certain residential properties.”
“During the year, funding of £20.3 million was granted by the Foundation to Christ’s Hospital (2024: £18.0 million). In addition, Christ’s Hospital gifted back to the Foundation £0.1 million of capital assets.” — page 38
“The Foundation received £122,000 (2024: £113,000) in rent from Christ’s Hospital for certain residential properties.”
“During the year, funding of £20.3 million was granted by the Foundation to Christ’s Hospital (2024: £18.0 million). In addition, Christ’s Hospital gifted back to the Foundation £0.1 million of capital assets.” — page 38
“The Foundation received £122,000 (2024: £113,000) in rent from Christ’s Hospital for certain residential properties.”
“Christal House Contracts Limited (company number 04285259) is wholly owned by Christ’s Hospital Foundation. The principal current activity of the company is to operate a solar farm on land owned by the Foundation.” — page 13
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/09/2015)
Trustees
- CHRIST'S HOSPITAL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £20.0m | £28.7m |
| 31/08/2024 | £12.7m | £25.7m |
| 31/08/2023 | £14.2m | £25.6m |
| 31/08/2022 | £11.2m | £22.9m |
| 31/08/2021 | £18.4m | £23.6m |
Common questions
Is CHRIST'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds significant unrestricted funds of £61.1 million and free reserves of £0.1 million, with total funds of £483.3 million. The trustees report that conservative cash flow modelling indicates resources are adequate to meet obligations, supporting a going concern basis for at least 12 months. The charity relies heavily on its £419.6 million endowment, which generated a total return of £28.4 million in the year. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Who funds CHRIST'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHRIST'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST, THE BILLMEIR CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | FY2024 | £39k | |
| THE BILLMEIR CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| AKO FOUNDATION | 1 | £140k |
| UK CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LTD | 1 | £66k |
| WILLIAM KENDALL'S CHARITY (WAX CHANDLERS COMPANY) | 1 | £15k |
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | 1 | £12k |
| THE ABDALLA FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
| THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF CUTLERS GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £4k |
| WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF NEEDLEMAKERS CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- CHRIST'S HOSPITAL
- THE SUE THOMSON FOUNDATION
- CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LIMITED
- ST JOHN'S HOSPITAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
- ENGLISH PROVINCE OF THE BROTHERS OF CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION
- ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIST'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | £20.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST'S HOSPITAL | £56.4m | — | 56 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SUE THOMSON FOUNDATION | £290k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LIMITED | £4.5m | £110,001 - £120,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST JOHN'S HOSPITAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | £116k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| ENGLISH PROVINCE OF THE BROTHERS OF CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION | £3.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |