THE CHAMPNISS FOUNDATION
The purpose of the charity is to work for the advancement of education among pupils attending school, college or other educational establishment by awarding scholarships. Also for the benefit or furtherance of such charitable institution or charitable purposes in such manner and (if more than one) in such shares as the Trustees shall in their absolute discretion from time to time determine.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net deficit of £222,783 for the year ended 5 April 2025, driven by a significant loss on the revaluation of investments. Despite this, the charity holds substantial unrestricted funds totaling £8,309,332, with the trustees confirming adequate resources to continue operations on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2024)
Trustees
- Barnaby Daniel Alexander Welch
- JONATHAN SEABORNE LANE
- RICHARD NEVILLE HOBSON MA OXON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £328k | £370k |
| 05/04/2024 | £989k | £199k |
| 05/04/2023 | £208k | £256k |
| 05/04/2022 | £180k | £80k |
| 05/04/2021 | £182k | £130k |
Common questions
Is THE CHAMPNISS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net deficit of £222,783 for the year ended 5 April 2025, driven by a significant loss on the revaluation of investments. Despite this, the charity holds substantial unrestricted funds totaling £8,309,332, with the trustees confirming adequate resources to continue operations on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Myers Clark.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PARMITER'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £889k |
| COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| SANDRA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £11k |
| UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation | 1 | £5k |
| THE OGDEN TRUST | 1 | £750 |
Charities like this
- THE CHAMPNISS CHARITABLE TRUST
- IPSWICH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- THE CHANDRIS FOUNDATION
- The London Foundation for Banking & Finance
- THE CHEAM FOUNDATION
- PARMITER'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHAMPNISS FOUNDATION | £328k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHAMPNISS CHARITABLE TRUST | £149k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| IPSWICH SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £559k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE CHANDRIS FOUNDATION | £3.3m | £150,000 - £200,000 | 10 | above | — | no doubt |
| The London Foundation for Banking & Finance | £587k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CHEAM FOUNDATION | £177k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |