THORNHILL SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL IN PARTICULAR BY1. DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN STAFF PARENTS AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL;2. ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES OR PROVIDING FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT WHICH SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure of £24,722.63 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £196,007.26 to £171,284.63. The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £149,868.83, with no stated reserves policy target provided for comparison. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the financial statements or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“Foundation Fundraising income of £39,326.61” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 30
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 50
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 50
Trustees
- Adam Versteeg
- Fitore Vula
- Jenny Milligan
- John Emil Love Fruhling
- Osh Rice
- Stuart Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £56k | £81k |
| 31/03/2024 | £80k | £62k |
| 31/03/2023 | £137k | £80k |
| 31/03/2022 | £76k | £129k |
| 31/03/2021 | £55k | £54k |
Common questions
Is THORNHILL SCHOOL ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure of £24,722.63 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £196,007.26 to £171,284.63. The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £149,868.83, with no stated reserves policy target provided for comparison. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the financial statements or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| VISCOUNT AMORY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £230k |
| THE BORROWS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £29k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £25k |
| THE THOMAS RAWCLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| THE PORTRACK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE TONBRIDGE SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- THE ROSSALL FOUNDATION
- YATTON SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
- TOADHALL PRE-SCHOOL
- WILLIAM TYNDALE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
- DOWN HALL PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENT AND TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THORNHILL SCHOOL ASSOCIATION | £56k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TONBRIDGE SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | 21.5% | no doubt |
| THE ROSSALL FOUNDATION | £209k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YATTON SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION | £42k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TOADHALL PRE-SCHOOL | £131k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| WILLIAM TYNDALE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION | £60k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |