THE FRIENDS OF DELAMERE SCHOOL
Our charity, The Friends of Delamere School, is in existence to raise funds for Delamere School, a school for children with severe and profound learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorders and complex medical needs.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL IN PARTICULAR BY1. DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE 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 accounts for the year ended 31st August 2025 have been examined by an independent examiner who confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounting records were not kept or that the accounts did not accord with those records. The examiner reported no other concerns requiring attention for a proper understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2026
- Volunteers: 10
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Volunteers: 9
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Volunteers: 10
- Grant-making is its main activity
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/05/2018)
Trustees
- Isabel Matherchair
- Claire Elizabeth Russell
- Elizabeth Johnson
- SALLY Judge
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2026 | £13k | £20k |
| 31/08/2025 | £180k | £172k |
| 31/08/2024 | £246k | £244k |
| 31/08/2023 | £4k | £3k |
| 31/08/2022 | £7k | £23k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF DELAMERE SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts for the year ended 31st August 2025 have been examined by an independent examiner who confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounting records were not kept or that the accounts did not accord with those records. The examiner reported no other concerns requiring attention for a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE FRIENDS OF DELAMERE SCHOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FRIENDS OF DELAMERE SCHOOL as a grant recipient include BAKER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAKER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £403k | Large grant awarded |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/12/2004 | £5k | Refurbishment of the Audio Visual Room |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FRIEDA SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £24k |
Charities like this
- THE FRIENDS OF CAVENDISH SCHOOL
- FRIENDS OF GREEN LANE SCHOOL
- FRIENDS OF SELWYN SCHOOL
- FRIENDS OF LAUNTON SCHOOL
- FRIENDS OF THE OLD VICARAGE SCHOOL
- Latymer Parents and Friends
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FRIENDS OF DELAMERE SCHOOL | £13k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF CAVENDISH SCHOOL | £19k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF GREEN LANE SCHOOL | £39k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF SELWYN SCHOOL | £29k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF LAUNTON SCHOOL | £157k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF THE OLD VICARAGE SCHOOL | £37k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |