THE TRAPNELL FUND
To support or promote the advancement of education by the provision of bursaries and scholarships at Rossall School and by the provision of grants and scholarships to persons leaving Rossall School in full-time education at any university, college, school or other educational establishment.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that net unrestricted income funds increased by £38,125 during the year, with total unrestricted reserves carried forward at £363,450. The trustees confirm that reserves represent the equivalent of five to six terms’ full boarding fees for three pupils, which they consider sufficient to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Belinda Anne Doshichair
- ARTHUR NORMAN STEPHENSON MA
- HAZEL N TRAPNELL
- JOHN WHITLOCK
- MARTIN CRAVEN
- Marcus John Shadbolt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £156k | £121k |
| 31/08/2024 | £154k | £57k |
| 31/08/2023 | £143k | £75k |
| 31/08/2022 | £120k | £105k |
| 31/08/2021 | £114k | £104k |
Common questions
Is THE TRAPNELL FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that net unrestricted income funds increased by £38,125 during the year, with total unrestricted reserves carried forward at £363,450. The trustees confirm that reserves represent the equivalent of five to six terms’ full boarding fees for three pupils, which they consider sufficient to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by MHA.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROSSALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £394k |
| THE BORROWS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £29k |
| Brian Mercer Trust | 1 | £15k |
| THE THOMAS RAWCLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| THE BELLASIS TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- THE ROSSALL SCHOOL CENTENARY FUND
- THE ROSSALL FOUNDATION
- ROSSALL SCHOOL
- Bedford School Foundation Trust
- DR CHALLONER'S SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- THE ROWLAND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TRAPNELL FUND | £156k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ROSSALL SCHOOL CENTENARY FUND | £198k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE ROSSALL FOUNDATION | £209k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROSSALL SCHOOL | £19.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Bedford School Foundation Trust | £2.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DR CHALLONER'S SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £358k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |