SIR WALTER ST.JOHN'S EDUCATIONAL CHARITY
Grants to individuals under the age of 25 for educational activity resident in the area of benefit, and for work of an educational nature done by organisations in the area.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the Charity holds total reserves of £7,126,846, comprising £6,891,709 in endowment funds and £235,137 in unrestricted funds. The Trustees report that free reserves of £275,719 are above the stated policy target of £106,399, which is defined as not less than half the projected annual investment income. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have a policy that the unrestricted funds not required to meet immediate commitments nor representing the revaluation of fixed assets held by the Charity ('the free reserves') should be maintained at a level equivalent to not less than half the projected annual income from the Charity's investments.” — page 6
Trustees
- BARRY ARTHUR FAIRBANK
- COLONEL MARTIN STRATTON CBE
- Councillor Linda Bray
- GODFREY CHARLES ALLEN
- Joanna Clare Hall
- MICHAEL BATES
- Mozes Megyesi
- Rev Erin Marie Clark
- SARAH RUTH RACKHAM
- Sami Khairy Abouzahra
- Sheldon Angus Wilkie
- WENDY SPECK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £218k | £122k |
| 05/04/2025 | £210k | £341k |
| 05/04/2024 | £255k | £169k |
| 05/04/2023 | £217k | £274k |
| 05/04/2022 | £217k | £220k |
Common questions
Is SIR WALTER ST.JOHN'S EDUCATIONAL CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the Charity holds total reserves of £7,126,846, comprising £6,891,709 in endowment funds and £235,137 in unrestricted funds. The Trustees report that free reserves of £275,719 are above the stated policy target of £106,399, which is defined as not less than half the projected annual investment income. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HELPING FOUNDATION | 1 | £10.0m |
| CML - CHEVRAS MO'OZ LADOL | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- ST JOHN'S HOSPITAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
- THE SIR JOHN SEDLEY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
- SIR JOHN PORT'S CHARITY
- ST JOHN'S SCHOOL
- THE SAINT JOHN'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- JAY EDUCATION TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIR WALTER ST.JOHN'S EDUCATIONAL CHARITY | £218k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST JOHN'S HOSPITAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | £116k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE SIR JOHN SEDLEY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | £221k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SIR JOHN PORT'S CHARITY | £35.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST JOHN'S SCHOOL | £5.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SAINT JOHN'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £24.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |