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SPRING GROVE SCHOOL 2003

Registered charity 1099823 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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Latest income
£2.4m
Latest spending
£2.4m
Registered
2003
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £35,915 and unrestricted general funds of £1,944,475, which the trustees confirm are in line with their reserves policy target of six to twelve months' expenditure. The charity maintains a strong financial position with adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, supported by a going concern assessment and no material uncertainties identified by the auditors.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: between six and twelve months’ expenditure (held: £1.9m)
“It is the policy of the Board that it should aim to have general funds at a level equivalent to between six and twelve months’ expenditure.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: One trustee (A Martin) received £200 for conference training costs. One trustee was reimbursed £186 for travel expenses.
“During the year, the school paid £200 (2024: £nil) in respect of conference training costs for A Martin, who is a Trustee of the company. This payment was made in connection with their role and responsibilities and was considered necessary for the performance of their duties.” — page 34
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee S Burwell had a child in the school; income received for fees/uniform was £14,810.
“During the year, S Burwell (Trustee) had a child in the school for whom amounts were paid in relation to school fees and school uniform and are included within the school's income. The total income received was £14,810 (2024: £14,715) for the academic year.” — page 34
“During the year, A McCulloch (Trustee) had children in the school for whom amounts were paid in relation to school fees, school clubs and school uniform and are included within the school's income. The total income received was £26,498 (2024: £21,000) for the academic year.” — page 34
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee A McCulloch had children in the school; income received for fees/clubs/uniform was £26,498.
“During the year, S Burwell (Trustee) had a child in the school for whom amounts were paid in relation to school fees and school uniform and are included within the school's income. The total income received was £14,810 (2024: £14,715) for the academic year.” — page 34
“During the year, A McCulloch (Trustee) had children in the school for whom amounts were paid in relation to school fees, school clubs and school uniform and are included within the school's income. The total income received was £26,498 (2024: £21,000) for the academic year.” — page 34
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee M Murray had a child in the school; income received for fees was £14,804.
“During the year, S Burwell (Trustee) had a child in the school for whom amounts were paid in relation to school fees and school uniform and are included within the school's income. The total income received was £14,810 (2024: £14,715) for the academic year.” — page 34
“During the year, A McCulloch (Trustee) had children in the school for whom amounts were paid in relation to school fees, school clubs and school uniform and are included within the school's income. The total income received was £26,498 (2024: £21,000) for the academic year.” — page 34
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee C Harding had children in the school; income received for fees was £2,123.
“During the year, S Burwell (Trustee) had a child in the school for whom amounts were paid in relation to school fees and school uniform and are included within the school's income. The total income received was £14,810 (2024: £14,715) for the academic year.” — page 34
“During the year, A McCulloch (Trustee) had children in the school for whom amounts were paid in relation to school fees, school clubs and school uniform and are included within the school's income. The total income received was £26,498 (2024: £21,000) for the academic year.” — page 34
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee D Urand is a director of Deus Solutions Limited, which received £17,640 for IT services.
“During the year, S Burwell (Trustee) had a child in the school for whom amounts were paid in relation to school fees and school uniform and are included within the school's income. The total income received was £14,810 (2024: £14,715) for the academic year.” — page 34
“During the year, A McCulloch (Trustee) had children in the school for whom amounts were paid in relation to school fees, school clubs and school uniform and are included within the school's income. The total income received was £26,498 (2024: £21,000) for the academic year.” — page 34
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Kreston Reeves Audit LLP. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)

Total income
£2.4m
Total spending
£2.4m
Reserves (reported)
£1.9m
Employees
57

Reported reserves equal ~9.7 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Kent

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£2.4m£2.4m
31/08/2024£2.5m£2.4m
31/08/2023£2.4m£2.2m
31/08/2022£2.3m£2.0m
31/08/2021£2.0m£1.7m

Common questions

Is SPRING GROVE SCHOOL 2003 financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £35,915 and unrestricted general funds of £1,944,475, which the trustees confirm are in line with their reserves policy target of six to twelve months' expenditure. The charity maintains a strong financial position with adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, supported by a going concern assessment and no material uncertainties identified by the auditors. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Kreston Reeves Audit LLP.