KING CHARLES THE FIRST'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION
To provide benefits to King Charles1 School, Kidderminster,to provide awards and financial assistance to pupils and former pupils of that School and to promote the education of pupils and former pupils of that School.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total funds of £2,383,961, comprising an endowment fund of £2,381,165 and restricted working capital of £2,796. The trustees consider holding distributable reserves unnecessary, with a policy to distribute income in the year it is earned. The charity reports no employees and no fundraising activities, relying on investment income to fund its charitable grants.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider holding distributable reserves as unnecessary, as policy is to distribute income in the year in which it is earned, retaining net current assets as restricted funds at the year end.” — page 5
“The Roy Woodward Educational Foundation has trustees appointed by this Foundation. There were no related party transactions in the year.” — page 15
Trustees
- Anthony John KIDD
- Brenda Anne Lines MBE
- DAVID STEPHEN SIMONS
- Dr Richard Michael Shelton
- RICHARD NEIL WOOLLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £75k | £75k |
| 31/03/2025 | £73k | £73k |
| 31/03/2024 | £72k | £72k |
| 31/03/2023 | £72k | £72k |
| 31/03/2022 | £71k | £71k |
Common questions
Is KING CHARLES THE FIRST'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total funds of £2,383,961, comprising an endowment fund of £2,381,165 and restricted working capital of £2,796. The trustees consider holding distributable reserves unnecessary, with a policy to distribute income in the year it is earned. The charity reports no employees and no fundraising activities, relying on investment income to fund its charitable grants. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.