THE DUCHESS'S HIGH SCHOOL TRUST
The Duchess's High School Trust shall exist for the purpose of advancing the education of the pupils by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities and resources for the education of the pupils at the school which would not be provided otherwise.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £9,517 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £63,735 and total expenditure of £54,218. Per the balance sheet, unrestricted funds stood at £8,523, while total charity funds were £44,558. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts did not comply with applicable requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“Costs of raising funds 719” — page 7
Trustees
- David Henry Pierce
- Fiona Margaret Long
- Florence Beatrice Bosanquet
- Julia Isabel Keenan
- Katherine Williams
- Rebecca Dawn Charlton
- Rebecca Jane Morley
- Rosemary May Bush
- Shelly Hunt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £64k | £54k |
| 31/03/2024 | £53k | £48k |
| 31/03/2023 | £33k | £25k |
| 31/03/2022 | £32k | £24k |
| 31/03/2021 | £33k | £30k |
Common questions
Is THE DUCHESS'S HIGH SCHOOL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £9,517 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £63,735 and total expenditure of £54,218. Per the balance sheet, unrestricted funds stood at £8,523, while total charity funds were £44,558. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts did not comply with applicable requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE DUCHESS'S HIGH SCHOOL TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE DUCHESS'S HIGH SCHOOL TRUST as a grant recipient include THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Education and Training |
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | Education and Training |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 22/01/2026 | £1k | Grant to The Duchess's High School Trust |
| Community Foundation North East | 18/12/2025 | £3k | Grant to The Duchess's High School Trust |
| Community Foundation North East | 22/05/2025 | £2k | Grant to The Duchess's High School Trust |
| Community Foundation North East | 23/01/2025 | £1k | Grant to Duchess's High School Trust |
| Community Foundation North East | 26/01/2023 | £1k | Grant to Duchess's High School Trust |
| Community Foundation North East | 12/01/2023 | £3k | Grant to Duchess's High School Trust |
| Community Foundation North East | 20/10/2022 | £2k | Grant to Duchess's High School Trust |
| Community Foundation North East | 15/09/2022 | £800 | Grant to Duchess's High School Trust |
| Community Foundation North East | 03/02/2022 | £1k | A grant to Duchess's High School Trust |
| Community Foundation North East | 02/12/2021 | £4k | A grant to Duchess's High School Trust |
| Community Foundation North East | 21/10/2021 | £3k | A grant to Duchess's High School Trust |