ARMLEY DEANERY SCHOOLS CHARITY
The objects of the charity are to provide items, services, facilities and special benefits not normally provided from some other source for the pupils of Hunslet Church of England School and any Church of England voluntary aided or grant maintained school inf the anglican deanery of Armley.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS TO ADVANCE EDUCATION BY: (1) THE PROVISION OF ITEMS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES AND SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR THE PUPILS OF ST MARY’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY (OR ITS SUCCESSOR SCHOOL) WHICH ADVANCE THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THAT SCHOOL; PROVIDED THAT SUCH ITEMS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES ARE NOT NORMALLY PROVIDED FROM SOME OTHER SOURCE;(2) THE PROVISION SUCH ITEMS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES AND SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR ANY CHURCH OF ENGLAND VOLUNTARY AIDED OR OTHER CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL AS UNDERSTOOD BY THE EDUCATION ACTS (INCLUDING AN ACADEMY) IN THE ANGLICAN DEANERY OF ARMLEY AS THE SAME IS CONSTITUTED FROM TIME TO TIME.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total reserves of £1,578,128 at the end of the year, which is significantly above its stated reserves policy target of one academic year's grant payments (£37,000). The charity reported a net movement in funds of £43,464, driven by investment gains and a surplus of incoming resources over charitable expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy is to maintain a deposit account balance which equates to one academic years’ worth of grant payments, Given that this is equivalent to £37,000 in line with the current agreed grants and should not ordinarily exceed the annual income, free reserves are significantly above the required level.” — page 7
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £44k | £37k |
| 31/12/2024 | £43k | £37k |
| 31/12/2023 | £41k | £37k |
| 31/12/2022 | £41k | £37k |
| 31/12/2021 | £39k | £42k |
Common questions
Is ARMLEY DEANERY SCHOOLS CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total reserves of £1,578,128 at the end of the year, which is significantly above its stated reserves policy target of one academic year's grant payments (£37,000). The charity reported a net movement in funds of £43,464, driven by investment gains and a surplus of incoming resources over charitable expenditure. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.