WESTCOTT HOUSE
To provide, carry on and maintain a College or Colleges for the preparation in accordance with the formularies of the Church of England of candidates for Holy Orders in the Church of England or in a Church in communion with the See of Canterbury.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £89,000 for the year ended 31 August 2025, following a deficit of £332,000 in the prior year. Free reserves stood at £582,000, which the trustees note is challenging against their policy of maintaining six months of expenditure. The trustees confirm adequate resources for the immediate future but highlight long-term unpredictability due to fluctuating student numbers and building maintenance needs.
What the accounts disclose
“One employees was paid in excess of £60,000 (2024: none).” — page 24
“One employees was paid in excess of £60,000 (2024: none).” — page 24
“The finance committee have established a policy of maintaining reserves at a level of 6 months expenditure.” — page 7
“During the year, three (2024: three) trustees made donations to the charity totalling £907 (2024: £550). No benefits were received as a result of these donations.” — page 37
“During the year, one (2024: none) trustee rented property from the charity with payments for rent and utilities totalling £20,028 (2024: £nil). The agreement was on the same terms as that issued to other non related party external lets.” — page 37
“During the year, three (2024: three) trustees made donations to the charity totalling £907 (2024: £550). No benefits were received as a result of these donations.” — page 37
“During the year, one (2024: none) trustee rented property from the charity with payments for rent and utilities totalling £20,028 (2024: £nil). The agreement was on the same terms as that issued to other non related party external lets.” — page 37
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
In the news
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Venerable Mark John Steadmanchair
- Adam Christopher Morrow
- Canon Clement Henly Hutton-Mills
- Charlotte Anne Drinkwater
- Prof Helen King
- Revd Canon Dr Flora Jane Louise Winfield
- Revd Canon Mark David Bennet
- Revd Dr Muthuraj Swamy
- Revd Dr Samuel Richard Hole
- Revd Dr Victoria Louise Johnson
- Rt Revd Dr Alexander James Hughes
- Rt Revd Dr Anderson Jeremiah
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.3m | £1.4m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.1m | £1.5m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.1m | £1.4m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.1m | £1.4m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.1m | £1.5m |
Common questions
Is WESTCOTT HOUSE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £89,000 for the year ended 31 August 2025, following a deficit of £332,000 in the prior year. Free reserves stood at £582,000, which the trustees note is challenging against their policy of maintaining six months of expenditure. The trustees confirm adequate resources for the immediate future but highlight long-term unpredictability due to fluctuating student numbers and building maintenance needs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Streets Audit LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of WESTCOTT HOUSE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the in excess of £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WORCESTER COLLEGE OXFORD ENDOWMENT TRUST | 1 | £675k |
| Tinsley Charitable Trust | 1 | £85k |
| CANTERBURY PROGRAMME | 1 | £75k |
| BLOOMSBURY CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £4k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HAWLEY | 1 | £860 |
Charities like this
- RIPON COLLEGE CUDDESDON
- ST HILD COLLEGE
- ST JOHN'S COLLEGE, DURHAM
- WESTMINSTER COLLEGE TRUST, OXFORD
- WORCESTER COLLEGE, OXFORD
- REGENT'S PARK COLLEGE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTCOTT HOUSE | £1.3m | in excess of £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RIPON COLLEGE CUDDESDON | £2.5m | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST HILD COLLEGE | £1.1m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ST JOHN'S COLLEGE, DURHAM | £8.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WESTMINSTER COLLEGE TRUST, OXFORD | £645k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WORCESTER COLLEGE, OXFORD | £20.3m | £169,000 - £169,999 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |