FRIENDS OF K C S
Fundraising to advance the education of pupils at King's College School Wimbledon and those pupils at other schools with which the school has a formal relationship, through events such as a Christmas Fair, Fireworks, Quiz Night, and Family Fun Sports events.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £26,210 for the year, reducing total funds from £77,613 to £51,403. The trustees note that the charity has no fixed commitments and holds no specific reserves policy, determining that committed funds will never exceed funds held. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention regarding compliance with accounting records or statutory requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity has no fixed commitments and, therefore, it is not considered necessary to hold any specific level of reserves.” — page 4
Trustees
- Sophie Warrickchair
- Amy Millar
- Andrew Storey
- Anna Barbera Areste
- Antony Berry
- Bryony Kate Hawkins
- Cathryn O'Hare
- Dr Anne Cotton
- Iain Andrew MacMillan
- Julia Stockil
- Louise Hunter
- Mary Krott
- Matthew Beddoe
- Miranda Jane Thwaites
- Nicole Whitaker
- Prachi Prasad
- Sayako Claude
- Shamik Ghosh
- Stewart Tan
- Ted Lougher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £231k | £257k |
| 31/07/2024 | £440k | £392k |
| 31/07/2023 | £201k | £215k |
| 31/07/2022 | £344k | £367k |
| 31/07/2021 | £86k | £107k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF K C S financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £26,210 for the year, reducing total funds from £77,613 to £51,403. The trustees note that the charity has no fixed commitments and holds no specific reserves policy, determining that committed funds will never exceed funds held. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention regarding compliance with accounting records or statutory requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF K C S | £231k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KING'S SCHOOLS TAUNTON LTD | £16.8m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| HAMPSHIRE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TRUST | £1.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KING'S COLLEGE SCHOOL, CAMBRIDGE | £8.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KING'S SCHOOL | £17.8m | £200,001 - £210,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF QUEEN ELIZABETH'S SCHOOL | £2.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |