THE BENNETT MEMORIAL DIOCESAN SCHOOL CHARITY
The object of the trust is to advance the education of pupils by making grants available to the school towards the improvement of teaching and learning. This last year grants have been awarded to support the Bennett Music Academy and the DoE Award Scheme. A ?500K grant has also been set aside for a new 6th Form Centre due to be ready in Jan 2014.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is a grant-making trust fully dependent on parental support, with regular monthly income averaging £2,700 in the current year, down from £3,600 in 2023. Per the trustees' report, the charity considers itself a going concern, although it acknowledges that funds held are of a short-term nature and should be expended as soon as possible on its objectives.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and Gifts 35,638” — page 8
Trustees
- SHEILA TAYLORchair
- Dr Karen White
- Ian Cautivar
- Jessica Juon
- Sara Barker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £53k | £61k |
| 05/04/2024 | £66k | £114k |
| 05/04/2023 | £54k | £64k |
| 05/04/2022 | £72k | £47k |
| 05/04/2021 | £79k | £100k |
Common questions
Is THE BENNETT MEMORIAL DIOCESAN SCHOOL CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is a grant-making trust fully dependent on parental support, with regular monthly income averaging £2,700 in the current year, down from £3,600 in 2023. Per the trustees' report, the charity considers itself a going concern, although it acknowledges that funds held are of a short-term nature and should be expended as soon as possible on its objectives. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BENNETT MEMORIAL DIOCESAN SCHOOL CHARITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BENNETT MEMORIAL DIOCESAN SCHOOL CHARITY as a grant recipient include THE S M B TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE S M B TRUST | FY2025 | £3k |