CAMDEN SCHOOL FOUNDATION OF FRANCES MARY BUSS
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves stood at £9,107,785, with £567,827 held as general reserves, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining free reserves above three months of current year expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £31,517 for the year, supported by significant capital grants and voluntary income, while maintaining adequate resources to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It has been the policy of the charity to maintain its free reserves at a level which exceeds 3 months of current year expenditure. It was agreed that the Foundation would endeavour to increase the amount of free reserves over the coming years to £450,000.” — page 6
“During the year the Foundation paid £9,107 (2022 : £7,500) towards the costs of the bursar, finance department and clerk to provide accounting and administrative support to the Foundation.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- LEKHA KLOUDAchair
- ANGELA MARGARET MASON
- BOB HOUSE
- Hannah Donat
- Jane Hindle
- Janet Pope
- John Atmore
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £873k | £527k |
| 31/03/2024 | £554k | £496k |
| 31/03/2023 | £395k | £362k |
| 31/03/2022 | £198k | £322k |
| 31/03/2021 | £239k | £364k |
Common questions
Is CAMDEN SCHOOL FOUNDATION OF FRANCES MARY BUSS financially healthy?
The accounts state that total reserves stood at £9,107,785, with £567,827 held as general reserves, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining free reserves above three months of current year expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £31,517 for the year, supported by significant capital grants and voluntary income, while maintaining adequate resources to continue as a going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S CHARITY | 1 | £500k |
| THE ROYAL ALEXANDRA AND ALBERT SCHOOL | 1 | £350k |
| COOPERS CHARITY CIO | 1 | £53k |
| MATER ECCLESIAE CIO | 1 | £50k |
| ELEANOR HAMILTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| SIR JEREMIAH COLMAN GIFT TRUST | 1 | £3k |