AYLESBURY HIGH SCHOOL
The object of the Trust is to advance the Education of the students of Aylesbury High School and improve their moral development so that they may grow to full maturity, as responsible citizens by the provision of funds, services, facilities and training. This is achieved through fundraising and provision of grants to the school.
Objects
[1] TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS OF AYLESBURY HIGH SCHOOL AND IMPROVE THEIR MORAL DEVELOPMENT SO THAT THEY MAY GROW TO FULL MATURITY, AS RESPONSBLE CITIZENS BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, SERVICES, FACILITIES AND TRAINING. [2] TOWARD SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN SUCH MANNER AS THE TRUSTEES MAY IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £102,613, with £109,987 held in General Funds and £7,374 in Designated Funds. The charity reports no material risks other than minor risks associated with educational activities and holds reserves in low-risk bank deposit accounts. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees’ policy is not to hold reserves in speculative investments.” — page 6
Inspection and regulatory ratings
- Ofsted — Aylesbury High School: Outstanding
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/08/2022 (received 15/08/2023, 46 days after the 30/06/2023 due date).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Caroline Elizabeth Wilkes
- Hilletje Maria Forster
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £78k | £21k |
| 31/08/2024 | £28k | £17k |
| 31/08/2023 | £28k | £20k |
| 31/08/2022 | £46k | £33k |
| 31/08/2021 | £33k | £17k |
Common questions
Is AYLESBURY HIGH SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £102,613, with £109,987 held in General Funds and £7,374 in Designated Funds. The charity reports no material risks other than minor risks associated with educational activities and holds reserves in low-risk bank deposit accounts. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds AYLESBURY HIGH SCHOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AYLESBURY HIGH SCHOOL as a grant recipient include WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY, BUCKS COUNTY TENNIS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY | FY2025 | £33k | |
| BUCKS COUNTY TENNIS | FY2025 | £2k | Participation |
| WILLIAM HARDING'S CHARITY | FY2021 | £1k | Note 7 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 10/04/2025 | £15k | Refurbishment of Sports Courts |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CML - CHEVRAS MO'OZ LADOL | 1 | £27k |
| JEG TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £25k |
| THE TRUEMARK TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| FORD BRITAIN TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| BELVEDERE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE ASTOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- The Aylesburian Annual Fund
- 1ST ST ALBANS BOY SCOUT GROUP
- THE OVERSTALL CHARITABLE TRUST
- OUR HIDDEN TREASURE
- THE ELIZABETHAN TRUST
- WELLINGBOROUGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYLESBURY HIGH SCHOOL | £78k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Aylesburian Annual Fund | £585k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 1ST ST ALBANS BOY SCOUT GROUP | £44k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE OVERSTALL CHARITABLE TRUST | £35k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OUR HIDDEN TREASURE | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ELIZABETHAN TRUST | £261k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |