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THE PILGRIMS' SCHOOL

Registered charity 1091579 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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Latest income
£5.5m
Latest spending
£5.9m
Registered
2002
Accounts read
FY2023

Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts

The accounts state that the School made a net surplus of £84,197 for the year ended 31 August 2023, improving on previous years. Per the trustees' report, free reserves (unrestricted funds less fixed assets) were £194,000, a level the Finance and General Purposes Committee concluded was appropriate given the School's financial risks and cash position.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: sufficient reserves to enable it to meet its short-term financial objectives in the event of an unexpected revenue shortfall or the emergence of an unexpected liability (held: £194k)
“The School's reserve policy requires it to maintain sufficient reserves to enable it to meet its short-term financial objectives in the event of an unexpected revenue shortfall or the emergence of an unexpected liability.” — page 8
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rent paid to Chapter of Winchester Cathedral
“Included in premises cost is rent of £155,000 (2021/22: £155,000) payable to the Chapter of Winchester.” — page 29
“During the year, £216,840 (2021/22: £208,520) of School fees were paid by Wmchester Cathedral for the education of the Cathedral's Chorisrers.” — page 30
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Fees paid by Winchester Cathedral for Choristers
“Included in premises cost is rent of £155,000 (2021/22: £155,000) payable to the Chapter of Winchester.” — page 29
“During the year, £216,840 (2021/22: £208,520) of School fees were paid by Wmchester Cathedral for the education of the Cathedral's Chorisrers.” — page 30
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Fees payable by Raymond Freke Award Fund (trustees connected to school)
“Included in premises cost is rent of £155,000 (2021/22: £155,000) payable to the Chapter of Winchester.” — page 29
“During the year, £216,840 (2021/22: £208,520) of School fees were paid by Wmchester Cathedral for the education of the Cathedral's Chorisrers.” — page 30
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Legal services from Blake Morgan LLP (Governor is senior partner)
“Included in premises cost is rent of £155,000 (2021/22: £155,000) payable to the Chapter of Winchester.” — page 29
“During the year, £216,840 (2021/22: £208,520) of School fees were paid by Wmchester Cathedral for the education of the Cathedral's Chorisrers.” — page 30
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Azets Audit Services. Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)

Total income
£5.5m
Total spending
£5.9m
Cost of raising funds
£99k
Reserves (reported)
£3.3m
Employees
98

Reported reserves equal ~6.8 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Hampshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£5.5m£5.9m
31/08/2024£5.3m£5.7m
31/08/2023£5.2m£5.1m
31/08/2022£5.2m£5.2m
31/08/2021£4.8m£5.0m

Common questions

Is THE PILGRIMS' SCHOOL financially healthy?

The accounts state that the School made a net surplus of £84,197 for the year ended 31 August 2023, improving on previous years. Per the trustees' report, free reserves (unrestricted funds less fixed assets) were £194,000, a level the Finance and General Purposes Committee concluded was appropriate given the School's financial risks and cash position. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.