WORTH SCHOOL
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a core surplus of £1,383,000 for the year ended 31 August 2025, following a significant transfer of £3,282,000 to its parent charity, Worth Abbey. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves were reduced to £200,704 as the charity adopted a new policy to maintain no unrestricted reserves other than designated funds, relying on the Abbey to support future capital needs. The trustees confirmed the charity remains a going concern, citing robust financial management and sufficient cash flow forecasts to meet obligations over the next 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“As a result of this as at the 31 August 2025 the School had unrestricted reserves of £200,704.” — page 15
“It also made a transfer to Worth Abbey of £5,355,635.”
“Worth School leased land and buildings from Worth Abbey for £1,077,633” — page 40
“It also made a transfer to Worth Abbey of £5,355,635.”
“Worth School leased land and buildings from Worth Abbey for £1,077,633” — page 40
“It also made a transfer to Worth Abbey of £5,355,635.”
“Worth School leased land and buildings from Worth Abbey for £1,077,633” — page 40
“It also made a transfer to Worth Abbey of £5,355,635.”
“Worth School leased land and buildings from Worth Abbey for £1,077,633” — page 40
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (30/06/2021)
Trustees
- Alison Palmer
- Andrew Clutterbuck
- Christopher McCourt
- Geri John-Paul Silverstone
- Isabelle Blake-James
- James Fraser
- Laurence Bosshard
- Louise Chamberlain
- Mark Johnson
- Rev John Douglas Barrett
- Rev MARTIN MCGEE
- Sebastian Mark Bailey
- Simon Fisher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £25.0m | £29.2m |
| 31/08/2024 | £21.9m | £20.9m |
| 31/08/2023 | £20.5m | £19.3m |
| 31/08/2022 | £19.0m | £18.0m |
| 31/08/2021 | £14.9m | £14.3m |
Common questions
Is WORTH SCHOOL financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a core surplus of £1,383,000 for the year ended 31 August 2025, following a significant transfer of £3,282,000 to its parent charity, Worth Abbey. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves were reduced to £200,704 as the charity adopted a new policy to maintain no unrestricted reserves other than designated funds, relying on the Abbey to support future capital needs. The trustees confirmed the charity remains a going concern, citing robust financial management and sufficient cash flow forecasts to meet obligations over the next 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.