HITCHIN BRITISH SCHOOLS TRUST
Operating The British Schools Museum, a museum of the history of elementary education within a group of Grade II and II* Listed buildings (dating 1837 to 1905). Artifacts and documents collection relating to the education and social history of childhood. Volunteering opportunities, education programmes for schools and outreach programmes. Fundraising programmes of talks, concerts and other events.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £418,340 against a reserves policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The trustees report that the trust remains financially sound with careful management of resources and continued support from grants and donations. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the financial statements were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Trust that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure.” — page 11
“During the year the Trust entered into the following transactions with related parties: The Trust is supported by the Friends of the Hitchin British Schools Museum ("the Friends"), an independent charity (registered number 1016659) which makes donations to the Trust.” — page 29
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/10/2020)
Trustees
- Douglas Black
- Dr Zibiah Loakthar
- Fathima Nabeela Ameen
- Francis Hon
- Joanne Ward
- Lesley Saunders
- Richard John Atterton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £204k | £206k |
| 31/03/2024 | £251k | £167k |
| 31/03/2023 | £158k | £154k |
| 31/03/2022 | £126k | £103k |
| 31/03/2021 | £227k | £121k |
Common questions
Is HITCHIN BRITISH SCHOOLS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £418,340 against a reserves policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The trustees report that the trust remains financially sound with careful management of resources and continued support from grants and donations. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the financial statements were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HITCHIN BRITISH SCHOOLS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HITCHIN BRITISH SCHOOLS TRUST as a grant recipient include EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £7k | UK projects |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 12/12/2013 | £89k | "Changing learning, changing lives" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 22/10/2013 | £10k | "Bring Back the Benefactors" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2007 | £8k | Museum Telephone and I.T. Upgrade |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 19/01/2007 | £8k | "An Award Will Fund Telephone And It Equipment To Enhance The Communication And Service For Staff, Volunteers And Visitors To The Museum Buil" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/07/2006 | £13k | "A Celebration of William J Fitch, Master of the Hitchin Boys British School" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 28/04/2005 | £494 | "The Hitchin British Schools Trust Will Use A Grant To Create An Exhibition That Centres Around The Experience Of Evacuees During The War, Ai" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/04/2005 | £8k | WWII Evacuee Experience |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 19/01/2005 | £39k | "The British Schools Museum - Conservation, Access and Audience Development Plans." |