ST BARTHOLOMEW'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION
The principal object of the Foundation is to provide educational benefits to the students of St Bartholomew's School.The Foundation is custodian of many prize funds, some restricted in purpose, but all intended to reward good work, effort or achievement on the part of the students at the school.The Foundation also has responsibility for a permanent endowment of funds and assets.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £220,291, which the Trustees consider to be at a prudent level sufficient to meet unexpected expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £56,022 and a net movement in funds of £45,524, supported by investment gains of £31,625. The Trustees confirmed that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue in business.
What the accounts disclose
“Dividend income is fairly consistent compared to the prior year at £31,176” — page 7
“The Trustees do not have a formal policy for determining the level of cash reserves. However their practice has been to maintain sufficient liquid assets in an interest bearing deposit account to enable the Foundation to meet unexpected expenditure” — page 8
“During the year the Trustees made a donation of £32,148 (2024: £37,189) from unrestricted funds to St Bartholomew's School.” — page 25
Trustees
- Trevor Emberlinchair
- DAVID SEWARD
- Erik Pattenden
- Laura Lewis
- Luke Christopher Pummell
- MICHAEL HART
- Nigel Foot
- PATRICIA RAY
- PATRICK CLARK
- Richard Graham Mead
- Sam Dibas
- WILLIAM DRUMMOND
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £56k | £42k |
| 31/03/2024 | £53k | £48k |
| 31/03/2023 | £49k | £26k |
| 31/03/2022 | £43k | £17k |
| 31/03/2021 | £41k | £12k |
Common questions
Is ST BARTHOLOMEW'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £220,291, which the Trustees consider to be at a prudent level sufficient to meet unexpected expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £56,022 and a net movement in funds of £45,524, supported by investment gains of £31,625. The Trustees confirmed that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue in business. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.