LONG MEADOW SCHOOL FUND
We raise funds for school events, eg fetes / school visits and also participate in organised charity events for other organisations.
Objects
THE TRUSTEES SHALL HOLD THE TRUST FUND AND ITS INCOME UPON TRUST TO APPLY THEM FOR THE FOLLOWING OBJECTS ("THE OBJECTS"): 1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS AT LONG MEADOW SCHOOL BY PROVIDING FUNDS, ITEMS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES THAT IT IS NOT THE OBLIGATION OF ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE; 2. THE FURTHERANCE OF SUCH OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF GRANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves decreased from £21,046.85 to £9,474.49 during the financial year, as expenditure of £88,289.05 exceeded income of £76,716.69. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention and confirmed compliance with accounting records. The trustees' report confirms the fund supported various school items and events without indicating any financial distress.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- PHILIP NORMAN JOHN GRAYchair
- EMMA JANE KIDD
- IAIN ANDREW DAVID BLAZEY
- KAREN TRACY JESTICE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £77k | £88k |
| 31/08/2024 | £66k | £64k |
| 31/08/2023 | £75k | £74k |
| 31/08/2022 | £72k | £71k |
| 31/08/2021 | £18k | £18k |
Common questions
Is LONG MEADOW SCHOOL FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves decreased from £21,046.85 to £9,474.49 during the financial year, as expenditure of £88,289.05 exceeded income of £76,716.69. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention and confirmed compliance with accounting records. The trustees' report confirms the fund supported various school items and events without indicating any financial distress. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.