THE RATCLIFF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
The primary purpose of the Ratcliff Educational Foundation is to support the school currently known as Stepney Greencoat C.E. Primary School. The Charity also aids other educational charities such as the Tower Project - an organisation based in Tower Hamlets that empowers disabled people. If resources allow the Charity also supports other educational acitivities in Tower Hamlets.
Objects
THE APPRENTICING OF TWO BOYS TO SOME TRADE OR CALLING OR AS PUPIL TEACHERS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintains adequate reserves and property to meet its needs, with no employees and administration handled by a Clerk. The Trustees retain reserves at current levels to generate income for grant-making, noting that systems are in place to mitigate identified risks.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees retain the Foundation’s reserves at current levels (subject to market fluctuations) in order to generate the income required to continue grant making.” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Rev TREVOR FRANCIS CRITCHLOWchair
- Alberta Matin
- ELIZABETH MARY VENABLES
- JULIAN CHARLES CASS
- TIM MILLER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £60k | £69k |
| 31/12/2024 | £60k | £63k |
| 31/12/2023 | £60k | £68k |
| 31/12/2022 | £59k | £73k |
| 31/12/2021 | £59k | £45k |
Common questions
Is THE RATCLIFF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintains adequate reserves and property to meet its needs, with no employees and administration handled by a Clerk. The Trustees retain reserves at current levels to generate income for grant-making, noting that systems are in place to mitigate identified risks. Its FY2025 accounts were audited.