PADDINGTON CHARITABLE ESTATES EDUCATIONAL FUND

Registered charity 312347 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The charity provides support for people under the age of 25 who are living in Paddington and who are in need of financial assistance to enable them to persue their education. The charity also makes annual grants to voluntary-aided schools in Paddington for repairs or physical alterations.

Causes: Education/training · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · Get email alerts

Latest income
£137k
Latest spending
£113k
Registered
1962
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity adopted accrual-based accounting in 2025 to improve financial accuracy and compliance with UK GAAP. The charity holds significant unrestricted funds totaling £3,526,891, with cash and short-term deposits increasing to £100,792 by year-end. The trustees note that while funds are currently in place, they may need to limit future funding commitments to a percentage of requested amounts.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Dividends and Interest
Dividends and Interest 130,166 — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Fees payable to Westminster City Council for administration and support to Trustees
The Management and Administration Expenditure is mainly comprised of Fees Payable to Westminster City Council for the day-to-day administration of the Charities and ongoing support to the Trustees (£22,660) — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: City Of Westminster

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£137k£113k
31/12/2024£24k£107k
31/12/2023£23k£90k
31/12/2022£88k£98k
31/12/2021£85k£76k

Common questions

Is PADDINGTON CHARITABLE ESTATES EDUCATIONAL FUND financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity adopted accrual-based accounting in 2025 to improve financial accuracy and compliance with UK GAAP. The charity holds significant unrestricted funds totaling £3,526,891, with cash and short-term deposits increasing to £100,792 by year-end. The trustees note that while funds are currently in place, they may need to limit future funding commitments to a percentage of requested amounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.