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The Trapnell Fund

To support or promote the advancement of education by the provision of bursaries and scholarships at Rossall School and by the provision of grants and scholarships to persons leaving Rossall School in full-time education at any university, college, school or other educational establishment.

Activities & Mission

To support or promote the advancement of education by the provision of bursaries and scholarships at Rossall School and by the provision of grants and scholarships to persons leaving Rossall School in full-time education at any university, college, school or other educational establishment.

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

Latest Income
£155,547
Latest Expenditure
£121,022

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 77.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 77.8%
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
£155,547
£121,0220 / 0
2024
£154,315
£56,7880 / 0
2023
£143,377
£74,9840 / 0
2022
£120,279
£105,3570 / 0
2021
£113,842
£104,3740 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Trapnell Fund

What does The Trapnell Fund do?

To support or promote the advancement of education by the provision of bursaries and scholarships at Rossall School and by the provision of grants and scholarships to persons leaving Rossall School in full-time education at any university, college, school or other educational establishment.

How much income did The Trapnell Fund report in 2025?

The Trapnell Fund reported total income of £156k and reported expenditure of £121k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Trapnell Fund registered as a charity?

The Trapnell Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 February 1986 as charity number 517177. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs The Trapnell Fund?

The Trapnell Fund is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Belinda Anne Doshi. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Trapnell Fund operate?

The Trapnell Fund operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Trapnell Fund a registered charity?

Yes — The Trapnell Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 517177.

Details

Address
34 Melling Road
SOUTHPORT
Merseyside
PR9 9DU
Registration Date
14 February 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
517177
Charity Number
517177

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Trustees

Belinda Anne Doshi Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ARTHUR NORMAN STEPHENSON MA
HAZEL N TRAPNELL
JOHN WHITLOCK
Marcus John Shadbolt
MARTIN CRAVEN

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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