THE FRIENDS OF CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOL
Organises fundraising events each year in order to generate funds to make grants payable to Christ Church School
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity raised £50,347 in income, a significant increase from the previous year, largely driven by successful crowdfunding campaigns. However, grants to the main beneficiary school increased to £64,930, resulting in a net deficit for the year and a reduction in cash reserves from £42,807 to £25,317. The trustees maintain a policy of holding sufficient cash to fund one year's typical level of grants.
What the accounts disclose
“The reason for the increase was that a surplus of funds had accumulated above the base level of buffer funds, considered to be about a year’s funding. Following discussions with the School, the surplus was applied to a capital investment project to upgrade the school’s stock of lap-top computers used as aids to learning.”
Trustees
- Charlotte Lucy Bows
- Helena Claire Woodhouse
- Thomasin Rand
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £51k | £69k |
| 31/08/2024 | £32k | £32k |
| 31/08/2023 | £50k | £37k |
| 31/08/2022 | £37k | £35k |
| 31/08/2021 | £21k | £35k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity raised £50,347 in income, a significant increase from the previous year, largely driven by successful crowdfunding campaigns. However, grants to the main beneficiary school increased to £64,930, resulting in a net deficit for the year and a reduction in cash reserves from £42,807 to £25,317. The trustees maintain a policy of holding sufficient cash to fund one year's typical level of grants.