THE A S NEILL SUMMERHILL TRUST
To provide bursaries to families of children so that they can attend Summerhill School. To promote the work & writings of A S Neill.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust recorded a net surplus of £45,910.66, increasing its closing reserves to £74,263.76. The trustees consider this reserve level prudent and appropriate given the variable nature of charitable income. The Trust remains partially reliant on donations and irregular larger gifts such as legacies.
What the accounts disclose
“The most significant contribution was a legacy bequest of £50,000” — page 3
Trustees
- ANTHONY LINWOOD READHEAD
- Grant Vernon
- Henry Linwood Readhead
- Montserrat Mejia Ortiz
- NATHALIE GENSAC
- STEPHEN SOUTHGATE
- ZOE SUTHERLAND READHEAD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £64k | £18k |
| 31/08/2024 | £11k | £17k |
| 31/08/2023 | £18k | £34k |
| 31/08/2022 | £29k | £37k |
| 31/08/2021 | £37k | £18k |
Common questions
Is THE A S NEILL SUMMERHILL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust recorded a net surplus of £45,910.66, increasing its closing reserves to £74,263.76. The trustees consider this reserve level prudent and appropriate given the variable nature of charitable income. The Trust remains partially reliant on donations and irregular larger gifts such as legacies. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.