The Seckford Foundation
The Seckford Foundation promotes the education of the young and the care of older people in and around Woodbridge. The Foundation owns and operates two significant and long standing institutions in the town, Seckford Care and Woodbridge School.
Activities & Mission
The Seckford Foundation promotes the education of the young and the care of older people in and around Woodbridge. The Foundation owns and operates two significant and long standing institutions in the town, Seckford Care and Woodbridge 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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 70% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £17,392,240 | £16,879,555 | £16,855,192 | £26,554,776 | £8,801,855 | 351 / 22 |
| 2023 | £15,413,196 | £15,859,997 | £15,816,606 | £25,570,742 | £7,580,040 | 332 / 20 |
| 2022 | £14,621,453 | £14,291,557 | £14,289,628 | £25,740,968 | £6,952,175 | 332 / 13 |
| 2021 | £13,494,070 | £13,363,088 | £13,347,179 | £25,343,795 | £6,586,214 | 334 / 23 |
| 2020 | £22,780,471 | £23,947,663 | £23,874,535 | £49,763,105 | £6,203,324 | 649 / 21 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Seckford Foundation
What does The Seckford Foundation do?
The Seckford Foundation promotes the education of the young and the care of older people in and around Woodbridge. The Foundation owns and operates two significant and long standing institutions in the town, Seckford Care and Woodbridge School.
How much income did The Seckford Foundation report in 2024?
The Seckford Foundation reported total income of £17.39m and reported expenditure of £16.88m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Seckford Foundation?
The Seckford Foundation has a program ratio of 96.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Seckford Foundation registered as a charity?
The Seckford Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 August 2005 as charity number 1110964. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs The Seckford Foundation?
The Seckford Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Seckford Foundation operate?
The Seckford Foundation operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Seckford Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Seckford Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1110964.
Details
MARRYOTT HOUSE
BURKITT ROAD
WOODBRIDGE
IP12 4JJ
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