THE SIR JOHN SEDLEY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net expenditure of £13,208 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £5,590,070. The trustees maintain a low reserves policy of £2,000 for the CAF Current Account to cover operational costs, while preserving approximately £5.5 million in investment capital to generate sustainable income for charitable purposes.
What the accounts disclose
“As the charity receives a regular income from the letting of the Farm House, a low reserve level of £2,000 has been set for the CAF Current Account.” — page 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2021)
Trustees
- PHILIP GASKELLchair
- David Chubb Vice Chair
- David Samuel Kirk
- Dr Carole Campbell
- LORRAINE WATKINS
- Lord John Lysander Gretton
- MR DAVID HATTON
- Michael Drake
- PATRICA PETERS
- RICHARD TOLLEMACHE JP
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £221k | £77k |
| 31/03/2024 | £266k | £129k |
| 31/03/2023 | £6k | £189k |
| 31/03/2022 | £14k | £26k |
| 31/03/2021 | £5.2m | £34k |
Common questions
Is THE SIR JOHN SEDLEY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net expenditure of £13,208 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £5,590,070. The trustees maintain a low reserves policy of £2,000 for the CAF Current Account to cover operational costs, while preserving approximately £5.5 million in investment capital to generate sustainable income for charitable purposes. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.