Highworth Grammar School Trust, School Fund
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS OF HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (HEREINAFTER CALLED "THE SCHOOL") BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL , RECREATIONAL AND OTHER CHARITABLE FACILITIES IN AUGMENTATION OF SUCH FACILITIES FINANCED BY THE LOCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY OR THE DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION (DFE).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income was £564,714 against expenditure of £577,054, resulting in a net decrease in funds of £12,340. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £32,158, which the trustees consider below their stated policy target of two months' budgeted expenditure (£96,000). The trustees confirm that budgeted income and expenditure are sufficient for the charity to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees believe that holding an average of two month's budgeted expenditure, which amounts to £96,000 (2024: £85,000) is reasonable”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/03/2021)
Trustees
- Duncan Stewart Beer
- Ivor James Duffy
- Karen Britton
- Lynn Wilson
- Oyeyemi Akinrinde
- Rachael Louise Dray
- Tom Jury
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £565k | £577k |
| 31/07/2024 | £499k | £512k |
| 31/07/2023 | £467k | £494k |
| 31/07/2022 | £296k | £265k |
| 31/07/2021 | £103k | £93k |
Common questions
Is Highworth Grammar School Trust, School Fund financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income was £564,714 against expenditure of £577,054, resulting in a net decrease in funds of £12,340. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £32,158, which the trustees consider below their stated policy target of two months' budgeted expenditure (£96,000). The trustees confirm that budgeted income and expenditure are sufficient for the charity to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £855k |
| THE REECE FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| THE JOHN SLATER FOUNDATION | 1 | £18k |
| THE PETER KERSHAW TRUST | 1 | £18k |
| The Merchant Taylors' Foundation | 1 | £16k |
| THE ROTHLEY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- WOLVERHAMPTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL LIMITED
- CAMDEN SCHOOL FOUNDATION OF FRANCES MARY BUSS
- THE NORTHUMBRIAN EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD
- FAIZAN-E-MADINA MOSQUE COMMITTEE (TRUST)
- MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
- LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highworth Grammar School Trust, School Fund | £565k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOLVERHAMPTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL LIMITED | £11.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CAMDEN SCHOOL FOUNDATION OF FRANCES MARY BUSS | £873k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NORTHUMBRIAN EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD | £2.9m | — | — | below | — | not going concern |
| FAIZAN-E-MADINA MOSQUE COMMITTEE (TRUST) | £536k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS | £13.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |