THE INCORPORATED BISHOP'S STORTFORD COLLEGE ASSOCIATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group reported a surplus of £1.172 million for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total reserves increasing to £42.293 million. The trustees confirm the charity is operating on a going concern basis, citing adequate resources and stress-tested cash flows to meet working capital and strategic capital expenditure requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“The Group has no free reserves at the balance sheet date due to the investment of funds in tangible fixed assets, largely buildings for use within the College.”
“During the year donations of £240 (2024: £300) were received from Governors.” — page 38
“Travel and subsistence expenses of £39 were paid to Governors during the year (2024: £187).” — page 38
“During the year donations of £240 (2024: £300) were received from Governors.” — page 38
“Travel and subsistence expenses of £39 were paid to Governors during the year (2024: £187).” — page 38
“During the year donations of £240 (2024: £300) were received from Governors.” — page 38
“Travel and subsistence expenses of £39 were paid to Governors during the year (2024: £187).” — page 38
“During the year donations of £240 (2024: £300) were received from Governors.” — page 38
“Travel and subsistence expenses of £39 were paid to Governors during the year (2024: £187).” — page 38
“During the year donations of £240 (2024: £300) were received from Governors.” — page 38
“Travel and subsistence expenses of £39 were paid to Governors during the year (2024: £187).” — page 38
“The Valuation Report shows notional assets of £222.2bn and liabilities of £262bn, resulting in a scheme deficit of £39.8bn.” — page 37
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- GUY ERNEST BAKERchair
- ANDREW CONTI
- Abigail Westell
- DOUG ALEXANDER
- David Fraser Thomson
- Dr PHILIP JOHN HARGRAVE
- Dr SUHAIL NURBHAI
- IRENE MARY PEARMAN
- Ian Jeremy Silk
- Joni Rae Gammage
- MR PETER SOLWAY
- PAULINE MULLENDER
- PROFESSOR GRAEME WILLIAM WALTER BARKER
- RICHARD CHARLES VYVYAN HARRISON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £29.2m | £28.2m |
| 31/07/2024 | £29.1m | £29.8m |
| 31/07/2023 | £25.8m | £27.2m |
| 31/07/2022 | £22.9m | £22.4m |
| 31/07/2021 | £21.0m | £19.4m |
Common questions
Is THE INCORPORATED BISHOP'S STORTFORD COLLEGE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the group reported a surplus of £1.172 million for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total reserves increasing to £42.293 million. The trustees confirm the charity is operating on a going concern basis, citing adequate resources and stress-tested cash flows to meet working capital and strategic capital expenditure requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.