THE STROUD AND RODBOROUGH EDUCATIONAL CHARITY
To provide such special benefits of any kind not normally provided by the local education authority for Marling School, Stroud High School and Archway School.To promote the education of persons under the age of 25 who are resident in the area of benefit and are in need of financial assistance.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Charity incurred an operational loss of £28,221 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by total expenditure of £194,444 against income of £166,223. The Trustees note that while there are no immediate going concern issues, the financial climate may cause donations to fluctuate in line with stock market performance. Reserves are held at £1,634,711 in unrestricted funds, significantly exceeding the stated £20,000 policy target.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have a £20,000 reserve policy to cover any costs that may occur with the property owned by the Charity.” — page 5
“There are no going concerns as to the future of the Charity, other than fluctuations in the investments. This will possibly reduce the amount of income generated thus reduce the level of donations.” — page 5
“One Nominative Trustee is a representative from the Feoffees Charity of which Trustees make donations to the Charity. Total donations received during the year were £9,634.” — page 6
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- JOHN PARKERchair
- Claire Mobbs
- ELISABETH BIRD
- Fraser Dahdouh
- Graham Stanley
- John Bloxsom
- Louise McGinty
- Nigel Prenter
- Paul Gibson
- Steve Robinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £165k | £194k |
| 31/03/2024 | £124k | £83k |
| 31/03/2023 | £110k | £98k |
| 31/03/2022 | £91k | £166k |
| 31/03/2021 | £97k | £154k |
Common questions
Is THE STROUD AND RODBOROUGH EDUCATIONAL CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Charity incurred an operational loss of £28,221 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by total expenditure of £194,444 against income of £166,223. The Trustees note that while there are no immediate going concern issues, the financial climate may cause donations to fluctuate in line with stock market performance. Reserves are held at £1,634,711 in unrestricted funds, significantly exceeding the stated £20,000 policy target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHIPPING SODBURY TOWN LANDS CHARITY | 1 | £96k |
Charities like this
- STRODE'S FOUNDATION
- Highworth Grammar School Trust, School Fund
- ELSTREE SCHOOL LIMITED
- THE CHIPPING SODBURY ENDOWED SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- HIGHCLARE SCHOOL
- RADBROOK FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE STROUD AND RODBOROUGH EDUCATIONAL CHARITY | £165k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| STRODE'S FOUNDATION | £115k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Highworth Grammar School Trust, School Fund | £565k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ELSTREE SCHOOL LIMITED | £7.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHIPPING SODBURY ENDOWED SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £74k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HIGHCLARE SCHOOL | £8.0m | £100,001 - £110,000 | 5 | unclear | — | no doubt |