PERKINS'S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
The charity awards grants to young people under the age of 25 to pursue courses in higher or further education or in connection with vocational training. Only rarely are awards made to those under 17 years of age. Applicants must have lived in the parishes of Salford Priors, Bidford-on-Avon, Harvington or Cleeve Priors for at least 2 years before applying.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £7,945 after distributing £38,446 in grants, with unrestricted reserves held at £1,719,202. The Trustees consider these reserves sufficient to continue activities and have confirmed adequate resources for going concern. The charity relies on investment income, primarily from property rents, to fund its charitable objectives.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Dr Stephen Kenneth Robertschair
- FREDERICK JOHN HISCOCKS
- JOHN LANGLEY
- James Hibbard
- Katie Kavanagh
- MICHAEL JOHN DAVIES
- SUSAN WALKER
- Susan Robinson
- Tereza Cullum
- Tom Genders
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £55k | £47k |
| 31/12/2023 | £54k | £47k |
| 31/12/2022 | £58k | £54k |
| 31/12/2021 | £46k | £35k |
| 31/12/2020 | £48k | £47k |
Common questions
Is PERKINS'S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £7,945 after distributing £38,446 in grants, with unrestricted reserves held at £1,719,202. The Trustees consider these reserves sufficient to continue activities and have confirmed adequate resources for going concern. The charity relies on investment income, primarily from property rents, to fund its charitable objectives. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.