DOVER COLLEGE
The provision of education for boys and girls aged between 3 and 18.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred an overall deficit of £521,388 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in net current liabilities of £1,519,330. The auditor has reported a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing reliance on continued financial support from related entities and management actions. Despite this, the trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least 12 months from the date of approval.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal source of Income Is fees, which accounted for 91.0% (2024: 88.6%) of the total income.”
“During the year Ms K Rogers received £nil (2024: £5,830) for specialist professional services in relation to the Performing Arts Centre Programme.” — page 28
“Mr S Fisher, Headmaster, paid school fees for the year totalling £8,956 (2024: £6,957). At the year end £nil (2024 £nil) was outstanding. Mr S Fisher received a discount on the school fees paid.” — page 33
“Contributions towards the fees amounting to £17,067 (2024: £14,758) for eligible pupils were made by the charity, the Dover College Scholarship and Prize Fund. Several of the Trustees of Dover College are also Trustees of this charity.” — page 33
“Mr S Fisher, Headmaster, paid school fees for the year totalling £8,956 (2024: £6,957). At the year end £nil (2024 £nil) was outstanding. Mr S Fisher received a discount on the school fees paid.” — page 33
“Contributions towards the fees amounting to £17,067 (2024: £14,758) for eligible pupils were made by the charity, the Dover College Scholarship and Prize Fund. Several of the Trustees of Dover College are also Trustees of this charity.” — page 33
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- NATHAN HARRISchair
- Adam Walliker
- Chukwuemeka Uzouka
- Doug Taylor
- JAMES GREGORY RYELAND
- KAREN ROGERS
- Martin Turner
- Paul Tapsell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £5.8m | £6.3m |
| 31/08/2024 | £6.9m | £7.0m |
| 31/08/2023 | £6.2m | £6.5m |
| 31/08/2022 | £5.3m | £5.1m |
| 31/08/2021 | £5.2m | £4.8m |
Common questions
Is DOVER COLLEGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred an overall deficit of £521,388 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in net current liabilities of £1,519,330. The auditor has reported a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing reliance on continued financial support from related entities and management actions. Despite this, the trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least 12 months from the date of approval. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Burgess Hodgson Audit Limited.
Who funds DOVER COLLEGE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DOVER COLLEGE as a grant recipient include THE DOVER COLLEGE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DOVER COLLEGE TRUST | FY2023 | £251k | Distributions to Dover College |
| THE DOVER COLLEGE TRUST | FY2025 | £218k | Distributions to Dover College / Foundation Fund balance |
| THE DOVER COLLEGE TRUST | FY2024 | £150k | Distributions to Dover College (Unrestricted General Fund) |
| THE DOVER COLLEGE TRUST | FY2022 | £75k | scholarships and bursaries |
| THE DOVER COLLEGE TRUST | FY2024 | £7k | Distributions to Dover College (Designated/Foundation Fund) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROTHERWICK FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE J A R CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
Charities like this
- THE DOVER COLLEGE TRUST
- DURSTON HOUSE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED
- MUNICIPAL CHARITIES OF DOVER
- EASTBOURNE COLLEGE (INCORPORATED)
- ST OLAVE'S SCHOOL TRUST
- ST JOHN'S COLLEGE LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOVER COLLEGE | £5.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DOVER COLLEGE TRUST | £115k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DURSTON HOUSE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED | £6.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MUNICIPAL CHARITIES OF DOVER | £447k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EASTBOURNE COLLEGE (INCORPORATED) | £28.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST OLAVE'S SCHOOL TRUST | £3.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |