ST CATHERINE'S SCHOOL, TWICKENHAM
Advancement of education generally and in particular through the provision and conduct of an independent Catholic day school for girls in the local area of the Borough of Richmond, who are educated from the age of 3 up to the age of 18 currently.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £125,885 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves to £8,849,746. Despite a negative cash flow from operations, the trustees confirm the financial position is secure with positive free reserves of £594,078. The trustees maintain a reserves policy to hold free resources of at least six weeks of total income to cover potential declines in incoming resources.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £150,001 - £180,000 - 1” — page 33
“the policy of seeking to maintain free resources of at least six weeks total income”
“During the year, the Company provided a total of £47,420 (2024 - £58,488) in discounts on tuition fees for the children of staff members. There were no other related party transactions in the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the Company at 31 August 2025.” — page 41
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Andrew McCleave — Head
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Sylvia Arthur Hamiltonchair
- Alberto Lete Esguevillas
- Dr Daniel Patrick John Coughlan
- Helen Campbell
- Michael John Edwards
- Roisin Toner
- Victoria Mast
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £7.5m | £7.6m |
| 31/08/2024 | £7.5m | £7.4m |
| 31/08/2023 | £7.1m | £7.1m |
| 31/08/2022 | £6.7m | £6.6m |
| 31/07/2021 | £6.2m | £5.6m |
Common questions
Is ST CATHERINE'S SCHOOL, TWICKENHAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £125,885 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves to £8,849,746. Despite a negative cash flow from operations, the trustees confirm the financial position is secure with positive free reserves of £594,078. The trustees maintain a reserves policy to hold free resources of at least six weeks of total income to cover potential declines in incoming resources. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Feltons.
What does the highest-paid employee of ST CATHERINE'S SCHOOL, TWICKENHAM earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £150,001 - £180,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Merchant Taylors' Foundation | 1 | £10k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST HELEN'S, WHEATHAMPSTEAD AND ST PETER'S, GUSTARD WOOD | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- PALMERS GREEN HIGH SCHOOL LIMITED
- THE SCHOOL OF ST HELEN AND ST KATHARINE TRUST
- RICHMOND HOUSE SCHOOL
- KING'S SCHOOL
- TALBOT HEATH SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- THE GODSTOWE PREPARATORY SCHOOL COMPANY LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST CATHERINE'S SCHOOL, TWICKENHAM | £7.5m | £150,001 - £180,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PALMERS GREEN HIGH SCHOOL LIMITED | £3.7m | — | — | unclear | — | not going concern |
| THE SCHOOL OF ST HELEN AND ST KATHARINE TRUST | £16.5m | £180,001 - £190,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RICHMOND HOUSE SCHOOL | £2.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KING'S SCHOOL | £17.8m | £200,001 - £210,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TALBOT HEATH SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £8.1m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |