AVALON SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST
The charity exists to further the education of children between the ages of 2 and 11 years, by operating, managing and developing the facilities of Avalon School.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £220,764 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a deterioration of net current assets to £215,184. Per the trustees' report, current unrestricted reserves of £220,741 are significantly below the stated policy target of £350,000 to £700,000, yet the trustees maintain there are sufficient funds to continue pursuing their objectives.
What the accounts disclose
“Current reserves are significantly below this year at £220,741 (2024: £394,942).”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Dr CATHERINE MARY THERESA KIDDchair
- Deborah Ann Hillman
- HEATHER JEAN PROBERT
- Patricia Johnson
- Philip Neil Shread
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.2m | £1.4m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.3m | £1.4m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.1m | £1.0m |
Common questions
Is AVALON SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £220,764 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a deterioration of net current assets to £215,184. Per the trustees' report, current unrestricted reserves of £220,741 are significantly below the stated policy target of £350,000 to £700,000, yet the trustees maintain there are sufficient funds to continue pursuing their objectives. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVALON SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £1.2m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| GATEWAYS EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED | £8.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HERON EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PARKSIDE SCHOOL TRUST | £4.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST OLAVE'S SCHOOL TRUST | £3.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| READING EDUCATION TRUST | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |