SEVENOAKS SCHOOL FOUNDATION
To provide facilities for the education of children at Sevenoaks School by raising funds to support new building projects and the widening of access by the award of bursaries.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £38,809,788, but free reserves were negative at (£665,509) because fixed assets were deducted. However, the charity held an immediately available cash balance of £6,937,858, which exceeded the trustees' stated policy target. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's financial viability.
What the accounts disclose
“£3,994,456, 51%, from rental income” — page 6
“the Foundation’s immediately available cash balance of £6,937,858 exceeded the policy target.” — page 7
“The Foundation received donations totalling £21,000 (2024: £3,828) in the year from 2 Trustees (2024:1 Trustee).” — page 25
“On 11 October 2017 an incorporated charity, The Friends of Sevenoaks School (Hong Kong) Limited, was set up. This is a subsidiary company of Sevenoaks School Foundation, but has not been consolidated in these accounts as the income is not yet material.” — page 14
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Brian Zhong Hwey Ong
- Bukunola Alakija
- DERICK ROYAARDS WALKER MA
- Dr Nikki May Wing Lee
- Jin Yu Cheong
- Kenneth Cheung
- Marco Alvera
- Pratap Baburao Shirke
- TIMOTHY JOHN CHILD
- Tat-Seng Chiam
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £5.5m | £5.0m |
| 31/07/2024 | £4.0m | £4.1m |
| 31/07/2023 | £4.6m | £3.8m |
| 31/07/2022 | £5.2m | £3.8m |
| 31/07/2021 | £4.7m | £3.6m |
Common questions
Is SEVENOAKS SCHOOL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £38,809,788, but free reserves were negative at (£665,509) because fixed assets were deducted. However, the charity held an immediately available cash balance of £6,937,858, which exceeded the trustees' stated policy target. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's financial viability. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Who funds SEVENOAKS SCHOOL FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SEVENOAKS SCHOOL FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE APAX FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE APAX FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £45k | Advancement of education |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S CHARITY | 1 | £500k |
Charities like this
- Sevenoaks Education Group
- SEVENOAKS PREPARATORY SCHOOL LIMITED
- ACF SEVENOAKS
- THE SEDBERGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- Haberdashers' Elstree Schools Foundation
- BROMSGROVE SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEVENOAKS SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £5.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Sevenoaks Education Group | £65.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SEVENOAKS PREPARATORY SCHOOL LIMITED | £5.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACF SEVENOAKS | £399k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| THE SEDBERGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £999k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Haberdashers' Elstree Schools Foundation | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |