ST. MICHAEL'S SCHOOL TRUST
Advancement of the education of children and young people by the provision of a school conducted in accordance with the principles of The Church of England.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the financial statements give a true and fair view of the charity's affairs and have been prepared in accordance with UK GAAP and the Charities Act 2011. The independent auditor concluded that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operations for at least twelve months.
What the accounts disclose
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Zerrin Leech — Head of Pre-Prep
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- St Michael's Trust Association Limited
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £7.8m | £7.5m |
| 31/08/2024 | £7.5m | £7.2m |
| 31/08/2023 | £6.9m | £6.5m |
| 31/08/2022 | £6.1m | £5.9m |
| 31/08/2021 | £5.6m | £5.4m |
Common questions
Is ST. MICHAEL'S SCHOOL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the financial statements give a true and fair view of the charity's affairs and have been prepared in accordance with UK GAAP and the Charities Act 2011. The independent auditor concluded that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operations for at least twelve months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by WSM Advisors Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF NANTWICH | 1 | — |
| SISTERS OF CHARITY OF ST PAUL THE APOSTLE | 1 | £330k |
| THE JERUSALEM TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| PARACLETOS | 1 | £50k |
| THE ROTHERMERE FOUNDATION | 1 | £35k |
| HINCHLEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £32k |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | 1 | £25k |
| AQUILA FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, BLACKHEATH
- ST JOHN'S COLLEGE SCHOOL, CAMBRIDGE
- THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS TRUST
- HIGHGATE ST MICHAEL'S NATIONAL SCHOOL
- MERCHANT TAYLORS' EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- THE GUILD OF OUR LADY OF RANSOM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST. MICHAEL'S SCHOOL TRUST | £7.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, BLACKHEATH | £502k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST JOHN'S COLLEGE SCHOOL, CAMBRIDGE | £9.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS TRUST | £9.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HIGHGATE ST MICHAEL'S NATIONAL SCHOOL | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MERCHANT TAYLORS' EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £336k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |