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The Ethelston And Bestic School Foundation

Also known as: The Bestic Trust, The Ethelston Trust

The main activity is to manage our funds in order to provide an income which can be used to assist the school for the benefit of the pupils. The charity owns the freehold land and buildings used by the school.

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Activities & Mission

The main activity is to manage our funds in order to provide an income which can be used to assist the school for the benefit of the pupils. The charity owns the freehold land and buildings used by the 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.

Local Authority

Devon

Financial Information

Latest Income
£27,773
Latest Expenditure
£2,234

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 0.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 16% of UK Education charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 38). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 68% of UK Education charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £205
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £8,113
Other Income £606,575

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,546
Raising Funds £0
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
£27,773
£2,2340 / 0
2024
£24,303
£23,2080 / 0
2023
£614,893
£2,546£2,546£1,145,100£438,5250 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Ethelston And Bestic School Foundation

What does The Ethelston And Bestic School Foundation do?

The main activity is to manage our funds in order to provide an income which can be used to assist the school for the benefit of the pupils. The charity owns the freehold land and buildings used by the school.

How much income did The Ethelston And Bestic School Foundation report in 2025?

The Ethelston And Bestic School Foundation reported total income of £28k and reported expenditure of £2k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Ethelston And Bestic School Foundation?

The Ethelston And Bestic School Foundation has a program ratio of 0.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Education charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 38 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Ethelston And Bestic School Foundation registered as a charity?

The Ethelston And Bestic School Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 August 1962 as charity number 306751. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Ethelston And Bestic School Foundation?

The Ethelston And Bestic School Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARTIN WHITEHEAD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Ethelston And Bestic School Foundation operate?

The Ethelston And Bestic School Foundation operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Ethelston And Bestic School Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Ethelston And Bestic School Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 306751.

Details

Address
Mrs Ethelstons Primary School
Pound Lane
Uplyme
Lyme Regis
DT7 3TT
Registration Date
10 August 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
306751
Charity Number
306751

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Trustees

MARTIN WHITEHEAD Chair
Brian William Impey
Corinne Hales
Also governs 1 other charity
Hannah Betchley
Also governs 1 other charity
Kathleen Elizabeth Allington
Also governs 1 other charity
PAULINE FROST
Also governs 1 other charity
ROBIN HODGES
Also governs 1 other charity
Veronica mary Elizabeth Dower
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Education

Also Known As

  • The Bestic Trust
  • The Ethelston Trust

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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