The Cecil Charity
Analysis
The Cecil Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Poole. It was registered in August 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Cecil Charity reported income of £33k and spending of £49k, spending 149% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £32k to £33k (+4.3%), an average of +1.0% a year. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Cecil Charity sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Chalford Hill County Primary School Parents and Teachers Association (£33k), The Farlingaye Foundation (£33k) and Chelmsford Educational Foundation (£33k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To award scholarships or grants to beneficiaries under the age of 25 living within a ten mile radius of the Lytchett Matravers Parish Church, attending educational establishments
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chalford Hill County Primary School Parents and Teachers Association | Stroud | £33k |
| The Farlingaye Foundation | Woodbridge | £33k |
| Chelmsford Educational Foundation | Chelmsford | £33k |
| Heathfield Educational Trust | Stourbridge | £33k |