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Founders4schools

Also known as: F4s

To advance and promote the education of people under the age of 25 in such ways as the charity trustees from time to time think fit including by promoting, facilitating and assisting in the provision of careers education and advice.

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Activities & Mission

To advance and promote the education of people under the age of 25 in such ways as the charity trustees from time to time think fit including by promoting, facilitating and assisting in the provision of careers education and advice.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,429,132
Latest Expenditure
£1,229,395

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 48.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 56.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 43.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £717,738
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £711,394
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £693,228
Raising Funds £536,167
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,429,132
£1,229,395£693,228£472,303£7,63613 / 37642
2024
£1,342,318
£1,326,418£1,011,915£151,915£24,06314 / 37539
2023
£1,192,524
£1,257,532£1,185,593£136,015£87,44111 / 36000
2022
£1,413,529
£1,536,287£1,189,394£1,041,475£65,02626 / 6071
2021
£1,321,816
£1,336,231£1,108,991£1,164,233£99,08615 / 6430

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Founders4schools

What does Founders4schools do?

To advance and promote the education of people under the age of 25 in such ways as the charity trustees from time to time think fit including by promoting, facilitating and assisting in the provision of careers education and advice.

How much income did Founders4schools report in 2025?

Founders4schools reported total income of £1.43m and reported expenditure of £1.23m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Founders4schools registered as a charity?

Founders4schools was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 June 2015 as charity number 1162197. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Founders4schools?

Founders4schools is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is SHERRY LEIGH COUTU. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Founders4schools operate?

Founders4schools operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Founders4schools a registered charity?

Yes — Founders4schools is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162197.

Details

Address
DIXON WILSON
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
22 CHANCERY LANE
LONDON
WC2A 1LS
Registration Date
15 June 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5060660
Charity Number
1162197

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Trustees

SHERRY LEIGH COUTU Chair
Alexander David George Marsh
Also governs 1 other charity
Claire Nooriala
Divesh Chandiramani
Janet Coyle
Joanne Hannaford
Julian Philip Palmer
Also governs 2 other charities
Lauren Von Stackelberg
Paul Rouse
Stuart Watson

Also Known As

  • F4s

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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