Kelsick's Educational Foundation
Analysis
Kelsick's Educational Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ambleside. It was registered in December 1965, 61 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Kelsick's Educational Foundation reported income of £449k and spending of £527k, spending 117% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £387k to £449k (+16%), an average of +3.8% a year. Over the whole period it spent 106% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Kelsick's Educational Foundation sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Birstall Pre-School (£448k), Alifya Education Ltd (£449k) and North Leeds Community Nursery (£448k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide grants for educational needs to young people under 25 and resident in the Lakes Parish, and to the voluntary schools (and to academies that were formerly voluntary schools) in the Lakes Parish. Grants may also be given to groups or organisations where the members satisfy the age and residence requirements. Considerable aid is given to young people with special needs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Birstall Pre-School | Batley | £448k |
| Alifya Education Ltd | London | £449k |
| North Leeds Community Nursery | Leeds | £448k |
| Bordon Garrison Pre-School Playgroup and Creche | Bordon | £450k |