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Harry Birrell Scholarship Trust Limited

Awards scholarships and funds educational projects in South Africa. Awards are based on financial need. We aim to fund 10-15 learners each year at quality schools in Grahamstown which includes St Andrew's College, the Diocesan School for Girls and Good Shepherd primary school.

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Activities & Mission

Awards scholarships and funds educational projects in South Africa. Awards are based on financial need. We aim to fund 10-15 learners each year at quality schools in Grahamstown which includes St Andrew's College, the Diocesan School for Girls and Good Shepherd primary school.

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
£60,507
Latest Expenditure
£43,802

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 72.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 72.4%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£60,507
£43,8020 / 0
2024
£42,475
£28,5980 / 0
2023
£28,368
£21,5000 / 0
2022
£58,218
£27,2610 / 0
2021
£126,020
£36,2120 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Harry Birrell Scholarship Trust Limited

What does Harry Birrell Scholarship Trust Limited do?

Awards scholarships and funds educational projects in South Africa. Awards are based on financial need. We aim to fund 10-15 learners each year at quality schools in Grahamstown which includes St Andrew's College, the Diocesan School for Girls and Good Shepherd primary school.

How much income did Harry Birrell Scholarship Trust Limited report in 2025?

Harry Birrell Scholarship Trust Limited reported total income of £61k and reported expenditure of £44k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Harry Birrell Scholarship Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Harry Birrell Scholarship Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 1997 as charity number 1061330. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Harry Birrell Scholarship Trust Limited?

Harry Birrell Scholarship Trust Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEPHEN ROGER SPARROW. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Harry Birrell Scholarship Trust Limited operate?

Harry Birrell Scholarship Trust Limited operates across 3 areas: South Africa, Hertfordshire and Windsor And Maidenhead.

Is Harry Birrell Scholarship Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Harry Birrell Scholarship Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061330.

Details

Address
3 Stapleford Court
SEVENOAKS
Kent
TN13 2LB
Registration Date
17 March 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3079199
Charity Number
1061330

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Trustees

STEPHEN ROGER SPARROW Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ADRIAN BIRRELL
ANDREW LA TROBE
Dr Deri Hughes
Edward John Danvers Crossman
Elizabeth Jane Currie
MARK HEPBURN
Oliver Cook
SUSANNAH MACALEESE

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