WESTVILLE HOUSE SCHOOL
The advancement of education in Ilkley and the Wharfe Valley, by the furtherance of the school known as Westville House School, Ilkley.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with an excess of expenditure over income of £184,301, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £1,001,481. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £947,000 are wholly held in fixed assets, and the trustees are mindful of the need to increase these reserves to stabilize the financial position. The trustees maintain that the group has adequate resources to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, £36,974 of donations were received from trustees and companies under the control of trustees.” — page 9
“Mrs L Cavell, spouse of Mr S Cavell, a trustee, is employed by the charity as a teacher.” — page 39
“During the year, £36,974 of donations were received from trustees and companies under the control of trustees.” — page 9
“Mrs L Cavell, spouse of Mr S Cavell, a trustee, is employed by the charity as a teacher.” — page 39
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Mrs F Colman — Headteacher
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2024)
Trustees
- JEREMY HARRISON
- JONATHAN CLOUGH
- RICHARD JOHN BOTTOMLEY
- SIMON CAVELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/08/2025 | — | — |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.3m | £1.5m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.0m | £1.0m |
| 31/08/2021 | £865k | £846k |
Common questions
Is WESTVILLE HOUSE SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with an excess of expenditure over income of £184,301, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £1,001,481. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £947,000 are wholly held in fixed assets, and the trustees are mindful of the need to increase these reserves to stabilize the financial position. The trustees maintain that the group has adequate resources to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by AAB Audit & Accountancy Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ASAMAA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| LILLIE JOHNSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE HAROLD AND ALICE BRIDGES CHARITY | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARGARET'S, ILKLEY
- UPPER WHARFEDALE SCHOOL FUND
- WEST HOUSE SCHOOL
- ILKLEY COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE LTD
- WHALLEY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
- Westfield House (Care) Ltd
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTVILLE HOUSE SCHOOL | £1.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARGARET'S, ILKLEY | £241k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| UPPER WHARFEDALE SCHOOL FUND | £209k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WEST HOUSE SCHOOL | £4.1m | £110,001 - £120,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ILKLEY COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE LTD | £1.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WHALLEY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | £217k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |