STAMFORD ENDOWED SCHOOLS
Education/Training for children and young people
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a consolidated deficit of £2.3m for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by rising inflation, VAT on fees, and increased financing costs. Despite this loss, the trustees maintain that the school has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by unrestricted funds of £15.8m and managed cash flow, although unrestricted reserves have decreased from £18.0m in the prior year.
What the accounts disclose
“This year the investment surplus was £0.4m, which is equivalent to 1.4% (2024: 4.2%).” — page 11
“In addition, the School received a bursary donation of £16,164 from Hindmarch Properties Limited where T Hindmarch is both a Director of the company and a School Governor.” — page 44
“The Valuation Report shows notional assets of £222.2bn and liabilities of £262bn, resulting in a scheme deficit of £39.8bn.” — page 42
“The School has close relationships with Stamford Endowed Schools Enterprises Ltd, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Stamford Endowed Schools Trustee Ltd and carries out the School’s trading activities.” — page 15
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £30.1m | £32.6m |
| 31/08/2024 | £31.7m | £33.3m |
| 31/08/2023 | £28.5m | £29.6m |
| 31/08/2022 | £27.9m | £27.6m |
| 31/08/2021 | £27.4m | £27.0m |
Common questions
Is STAMFORD ENDOWED SCHOOLS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a consolidated deficit of £2.3m for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by rising inflation, VAT on fees, and increased financing costs. Despite this loss, the trustees maintain that the school has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by unrestricted funds of £15.8m and managed cash flow, although unrestricted reserves have decreased from £18.0m in the prior year. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WINDFALL FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| GREYGARTH ASSOCIATION | 1 | £240k |
| THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £207k |
| GLOBAL SCHOOLS FORUM | 1 | £82k |
Charities like this
- ST BEDE'S FOUNDATION
- ST JOHN'S COLLEGE LIMITED
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GEORGE AND ST PAUL, STAMFORD
- FELSTED SCHOOL
- THE REDDIFORD SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST
- ST EDMUND'S COLLEGE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAMFORD ENDOWED SCHOOLS | £30.1m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| ST BEDE'S FOUNDATION | £7.9m | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| ST JOHN'S COLLEGE LIMITED | £7.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GEORGE AND ST PAUL, STAMFORD | £729k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FELSTED SCHOOL | £31.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDDIFORD SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST | £3.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |