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ST DAVID'S COLLEGE TRUST

Registered charity 1075705 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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Latest income
£7.0m
Latest spending
£6.8m
Registered
1999
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £266,083 for the year, supported by increased pupil numbers and tight cost control. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £786,278, which the Board deemed adequate given the availability of a £400,000 overdraft facility. The filing confirms that the going concern basis is appropriate, aided by banker support and effective cash flow management.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: sufficient unrestricted income reserves to enable it to meet its short- term financial obligations in the event of an unexpected revenue shortfall and to rely on the readily realisable cash in bank and overdraft facility (held: £786k)
“The College’s reserve policy is to maintain sufficient unrestricted income reserves to enable it to meet its short- term financial obligations in the event of an unexpected revenue shortfall and to rely on the readily realisable cash in bank and overdraft facility.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The College’s ability to continue operating is aided by the continued support of its bankers and the availability of adequate overdraft facilities, should they be required.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Eunice Aubert, Vice Chair of the Governing Body, and her family made a further donation of £600 to the Chapel Fund during the year.
“Eunice Aubert, Vice Chair of the Governing Body, and her family made a further donation of £600 to the Chapel Fund during the year.” — page 38
“Helen Moore, a member of the Governing Body, received £167 during the year for invigilation work carried out at the College.” — page 38
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Helen Moore, a member of the Governing Body, received £167 during the year for invigilation work carried out at the College.
“Eunice Aubert, Vice Chair of the Governing Body, and her family made a further donation of £600 to the Chapel Fund during the year.” — page 38
“Helen Moore, a member of the Governing Body, received £167 during the year for invigilation work carried out at the College.” — page 38
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Mitchell Charlesworth (Audit) Limited. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)

Total income
£7.0m
Total spending
£6.8m
Cost of raising funds
£9k
Reserves (reported)
£3.5m
Employees
138

Reported reserves equal ~6.1 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Conwy

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£7.0m£6.8m
31/08/2024£7.0m£6.7m
31/08/2023£6.3m£6.4m
31/08/2022£6.2m£6.0m
31/08/2021£5.6m£5.5m

Common questions

Is ST DAVID'S COLLEGE TRUST financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £266,083 for the year, supported by increased pupil numbers and tight cost control. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £786,278, which the Board deemed adequate given the availability of a £400,000 overdraft facility. The filing confirms that the going concern basis is appropriate, aided by banker support and effective cash flow management. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Mitchell Charlesworth (Audit) Limited.