FRANCIS BANCROFT'S TRUST
The support of Bancroft's School through the provision of money and resources, and the encouragement of scholastic, sporting or other achievements by the pupils of the School through the provision of prizes and scholarships.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Charity holds £7,026,064 in total net assets, comprising £7,001,234 in permanent endowment and £24,830 in restricted surplus funds. Per the trustees' report, no reserves are held in general unrestricted funds as all available income is passed to Bancroft's School. The Charity is adequately resourced to continue its activities, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“No reserves are held in general unrestricted funds by the Charity as all available income is passed to Bancroft's School, in accordance with the Scheme.” — page 6
“The Charity's investments consist of holdings in The Drapers’ Charities Pooling Scheme (Registered Charity Number 1061675).”
Trustees
- THE DRAPERS COMPANY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £179k | £178k |
| 31/07/2024 | £176k | £174k |
| 31/07/2023 | £175k | £176k |
| 31/07/2022 | £175k | £173k |
| 31/07/2021 | £175k | £172k |
Common questions
Is FRANCIS BANCROFT'S TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Charity holds £7,026,064 in total net assets, comprising £7,001,234 in permanent endowment and £24,830 in restricted surplus funds. Per the trustees' report, no reserves are held in general unrestricted funds as all available income is passed to Bancroft's School. The Charity is adequately resourced to continue its activities, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £220k |
| THE BELLASIS TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE ABDALLA FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
Charities like this
- Bedford School Foundation Trust
- BANCROFT'S SCHOOL
- ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST
- BROMSGROVE SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- READING BLUE COAT AND ARCHBISHOP LAUD CHARITABLE TRUST
- EMANUEL SCHOOL GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCIS BANCROFT'S TRUST | £179k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| Bedford School Foundation Trust | £2.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BANCROFT'S SCHOOL | £26.3m | £260,001 - £270,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST | £202k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| BROMSGROVE SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £189k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| READING BLUE COAT AND ARCHBISHOP LAUD CHARITABLE TRUST | £199k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |