The Chorlton Convent Bursaries Trust
Analysis
The Chorlton Convent Bursaries Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in January 1981, 45 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 August 2024, The Chorlton Convent Bursaries Trust reported income of £14k and spending of £1,603, leaving 89% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2024, income grew from £6,572 to £14k (+118%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 102%. Over the whole period it spent 21% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Chorlton Convent Bursaries Trust sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Vale of Pickering Scout Group (Tl/2335) (£14k), Lea School Association (£14k) and The Campbell Blair Orphan Endowment (£14k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Maintaining an investment portfolio in order to use the income therefrom, together with any excess over the permanent endowment level to fund bursaries to girls attending St Bede's College.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Vale of Pickering Scout Group (Tl/2335) | North Yorkshire | £14k |
| Lea School Association | Harpenden | £14k |
| The Campbell Blair Orphan Endowment | Bakewell | £14k |
| Women's Institute - Copmanthorpe | York | £14k |