The Rossall Foundation

fund-raising in aid of Rossall School.

Activities & Mission

fund-raising in aid of Rossall 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

Lancashire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£208,967

Latest Expenditure

£482,189

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 47.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 19% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 88.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 26% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 81% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £631,682

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £36,844

Other Income £8,008

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £318,367

Raising Funds £804

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £318,367

Other Expenditure £41,928

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£208,967	£482,189				0 / 0
2024	£676,534	£361,099	£318,367	£1,159,497	£371,769	0 / 0
2023	£384,057	£52,974				0 / 0
2022	£64,924	£104,972				0 / 0
2021	£101,916	£49,436				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Rossall Foundation

What does The Rossall Foundation do?

fund-raising in aid of Rossall School.

How much income did The Rossall Foundation report in 2025?

The Rossall Foundation reported total income of £209k and reported expenditure of £482k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Rossall Foundation?

The Rossall Foundation has a program ratio of 47.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Rossall Foundation registered as a charity?

The Rossall Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 December 2005 as charity number 1112506. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs The Rossall Foundation?

The Rossall Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL ALFRED LAMBERT TANSEY FRCS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Rossall Foundation operate?

The Rossall Foundation operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Rossall Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Rossall Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112506.