NEWBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Fundraising on behalf of Newbridge Primary School
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS OF THE SCHOOL BY PROVIDING AND ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR EDUCATION AT THE SCHOOL.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net expenditure deficit of £7,911.62, resulting in closing reserves of £30,486.15. The trustees note financial risks including fluctuating income and reliance on volunteers, but confirm that appropriate reserves are maintained to ensure continuity of operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Fundraising Activities Receipts 38,817.72”
“Fundraising Activities Receipts 38,817.72 Costs -13,911.85”
“The NPSA aims to maintain reserves of £16,000 to ensure continuity of operations and to cover regular committed expenditure. This amount equates to two years’ worth of regular commitments.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Emma Lois Baker
- Frances Nicola Derrien
- Joshua Alexander Jian Hoong Lim
- Neil Robert Clews
- Rebecca Jane Whelan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £25k | £33k |
| 31/08/2024 | £36k | £30k |
| 31/08/2023 | £38k | £48k |
| 31/08/2022 | £34k | £22k |
| 31/08/2021 | £22k | £11k |
Common questions
Is NEWBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net expenditure deficit of £7,911.62, resulting in closing reserves of £30,486.15. The trustees note financial risks including fluctuating income and reliance on volunteers, but confirm that appropriate reserves are maintained to ensure continuity of operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/10/2019 | £6k | Wellbeing Intergenerational Arts Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/11/2014 | £10k | Enhancement of play opportunities for children using playpod |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BEAULAND LIMITED | 1 | £101k |
| THE AA TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| MW (GK) FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- NEWARK PREPARATORY SCHOOL COMPANY LIMITED
- PARK GATE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
- ST MARTIN AND ST MARY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL PTA
- NEW LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- THE NEW GIRLS SCHOOL
- JOHN HARROX COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION | £25k | — | 0 | unclear | 35.8% | no doubt |
| NEWARK PREPARATORY SCHOOL COMPANY LIMITED | £1.2m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| PARK GATE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION | £49k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARTIN AND ST MARY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL PTA | £29k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NEW GIRLS SCHOOL | £1.9m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | noted |