Effingham Schools Trust
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust had total reserves of £16.5 million, primarily consisting of land and buildings, with no free unrestricted reserves available. Per the trustees' report, working capital and cash flows are monitored closely in the absence of free reserves, although the Trust remains cash healthy with an annual income in excess of £25 million.
What the accounts disclose
“Working capital and cash flows are monitored closely in the absence of free reserves.”
“One of the directors of the company is a Governor of the Trust. Transactions with Effingham Schools Trust consist of a payment under Gift Aid and the intercompany balance which are disclosed in the accounts and the notes to the accounts.”
“Both of the directors of the company are Governors of the Trust. Transactions with Effingham Schools Trust consist of a payment under Gift Aid and the intercompany balance which are disclosed in the accounts and the notes to the accounts.”
“One of the directors of the company is a Governor of the Trust. Transactions with Effingham Schools Trust consist of a payment under Gift Aid and the intercompany balance which are disclosed in the accounts and the notes to the accounts.”
“Both of the directors of the company are Governors of the Trust. Transactions with Effingham Schools Trust consist of a payment under Gift Aid and the intercompany balance which are disclosed in the accounts and the notes to the accounts.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Damian Honeychair
- ANGELA HIGGS
- Annette Turner
- David Williams
- Geraldine Sims-Brassett
- Laura Young
- Margaret Kieran
- Rev Paul Thompson
- Sally Hall
- Sally Hayes
- Susan Walker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £25.5m | £26.1m |
| 31/08/2024 | £25.6m | £26.2m |
| 31/08/2023 | £22.2m | £18.9m |
| 31/08/2022 | £16.5m | £16.4m |
| 31/08/2021 | £14.6m | £14.8m |
Common questions
Is Effingham Schools Trust financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Trust had total reserves of £16.5 million, primarily consisting of land and buildings, with no free unrestricted reserves available. Per the trustees' report, working capital and cash flows are monitored closely in the absence of free reserves, although the Trust remains cash healthy with an annual income in excess of £25 million. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.