DENSTONE COLLEGE LIMITED
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved an operating surplus of £1,222k, exceeding its target of £0.5m, despite rising operating costs and new financial pressures such as VAT on fees. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £9.2m and a closing cash balance of £4.4m, with the trustees confirming the ability to continue operating for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“An amount of £95,030 was paid during the year to Woodard Corporation by way of a levy to meet running costs.” — page 53
“A small number of expenses were paid to three Trustees during the year, for hotels and mileage.” — page 53
“An amount of £95,030 was paid during the year to Woodard Corporation by way of a levy to meet running costs.” — page 53
“A small number of expenses were paid to three Trustees during the year, for hotels and mileage.” — page 53
“An amount of £95,030 was paid during the year to Woodard Corporation by way of a levy to meet running costs.” — page 53
“A small number of expenses were paid to three Trustees during the year, for hotels and mileage.” — page 53
“Denstone College owns all of the share capital of Denstone College Enterprises Limited, a company incorporated in England/Wales.” — page 39
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Professor Nigel Thomas Ratcliffechair
- ANDREW DAVID COLEY
- Barbara Anne McNally-Young
- CHRISTOPHER JOHN LEWIS
- Captain Mark Gordon Huddy
- David Cooper
- David Thomas Brown
- Dr Qamar Siddiqi
- Gareth McAloon
- Gillian Martin
- Huw Jones
- Jack Sampson
- Malcolm F Coffin MA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £16.3m | £15.1m |
| 31/08/2024 | £15.2m | £14.7m |
| 31/08/2023 | £14.0m | £13.6m |
| 31/08/2022 | £13.6m | £12.0m |
| 31/08/2021 | £10.1m | £10.1m |
Common questions
Is DENSTONE COLLEGE LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity achieved an operating surplus of £1,222k, exceeding its target of £0.5m, despite rising operating costs and new financial pressures such as VAT on fees. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £9.2m and a closing cash balance of £4.4m, with the trustees confirming the ability to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.