THE SKINNER'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Provides support for the Skinners' Company's School.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is in good financial health, with unrestricted funds showing a deficit of £69,644 which is offset by significant designated and restricted funds. The trustees confirm that assets are adequate to fulfill obligations and the charity continues to operate on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Legacy — Mr Colin Harris - 2,453,860” — page 11
“There is therefore no intention to hold reserves. From time to time undesignated funds may be accumulated, but this will generally be to fund a major item of expenditure such as a new building.”
“During the course of the year £4,416 (2024: £16,343) excluding VAT was paid to a company wholly owned by the Worshipful Company of Skinners, in respect of recharges for rent and other costs. All such recharges were made on an arm's length basis. Related party transactions in respect of staff costs are detailed in note 5.” — page 18
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £134k | £94k |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.5m | £429k |
| 31/03/2023 | £159k | £199k |
| 31/03/2022 | £146k | £179k |
| 31/03/2021 | £137k | £161k |
Common questions
Is THE SKINNER'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is in good financial health, with unrestricted funds showing a deficit of £69,644 which is offset by significant designated and restricted funds. The trustees confirm that assets are adequate to fulfill obligations and the charity continues to operate on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.1m |
| BACON FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE SIR ANDREW JUDD FOUNDATION | 1 | £515k |
| THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| THE APAX FOUNDATION | 1 | £45k |
| THE TIM HENMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £19k |
| THE KILROOT FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- THE SKINNERS' ACADEMY FOUNDATION
- SKINNERS' EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- SKINNERS' CHARITY FOUNDATION
- THE SKINNERS' ALMSHOUSE CHARITY
- THE SHERBORNE SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- SEVENOAKS SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SKINNER'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £134k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE SKINNERS' ACADEMY FOUNDATION | £135k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SKINNERS' EDUCATION FOUNDATION | £2.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SKINNERS' CHARITY FOUNDATION | £735k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SKINNERS' ALMSHOUSE CHARITY | £1.6m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SHERBORNE SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £506k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |