THE ST MICHAEL STEINER SCHOOL LTD
The school provides care and education for children and students from birth to age 18 according to the guidance given by Rudolf Steiner. We have Parent & Child groups, Kindergartens, Lower, Middle and High Schools. We offer a broad curriculum throughout the school and a school-leaving qualification that provides students with access to university without having to follow the National Curriculum.
Objects
TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF DR. RUDOLF STEINER AND IN PARTICULAR TO CONDUCT A SCHOOL OR SCHOOLS FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £34,484 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £90,951. The trustees acknowledge that their reserves policy target of covering at least three months' expenditure is not currently being satisfied. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities 6 1,346,627 1,346,627 1,246,693” — page 15
“The Trustees are aware that this policy is not currently being satisfied.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2025
- Government income: £37,949 — grants £37,949 (1); 3% of the £1,437,276 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2024
- Government income: £38,324 — grants £38,324 (2); 3% of the £1,321,466 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2023
- Volunteers: 3
- Government income: £46,523 — grants £46,523 (2); 4% of the £1,283,909 total gross income on the same return
What the charity says about itself
“Over the last three years, all leavers have achieved the Level 3 qualification required for university entrance, with over two thirds awarded distinctions.”
“Pupils, supported by staff, contribute to wider society through their voluntary work, such as their involvement with clearing litter and planting trees in a local park and their support for the local food bank.”
“The school has identified six pupils as having special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). No pupil in the school has an education, health and care (EHC) plan.”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Elmer Postle — Chair of Trustees
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Elmer Postlechair
- Dr Coen Peter Beugelink
- Evangelina Maria Rosa Fortini
- Francoise Hascoet
- Natalie Kelly
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/07/2024 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/07/2023 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/07/2022 | £1.4m | £1.3m |
| 31/07/2021 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
Common questions
Is THE ST MICHAEL STEINER SCHOOL LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £34,484 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £90,951. The trustees acknowledge that their reserves policy target of covering at least three months' expenditure is not currently being satisfied. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Burgess Hodgson Audit Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MONDAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| HERMES TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| BRISTOL PRIDE | 1 | £2k |
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE BLYTH WATSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ST MICHAEL STEINER SCHOOL LTD | £1.4m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WILLOW TREE STEINER SCHOOL LTD | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YORK STEINER SCHOOL LIMITED | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NANT-Y-CWM STEINER SCHOOL LIMITED | £409k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ST. ALBANS STEINER KINDERGARTEN | £87k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MAIDSTONE STEINER KINDERGARTEN INITIATIVE | £50k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |