CONFEDERATION OF SCHOOL TRUSTS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group achieved a surplus of £71,712 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income increasing to £3,712,117. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £1,463,208, which is above the stated policy target of approximately £889,461 required for an orderly wind down. The group maintains a strong cash position of £2,724,211 and the auditor confirmed no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Based on current activity this would equate to a level of reserves of approximately £889,461.” — page 7
“We have one wholly owned subsidiary: CST Professional Development (our trading arm).” — page 4
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Sir Mufti Hamid Patel CBEchair
- Edward Francois Vainker
- Jacqueline Anne Russell
- Lorrayne Hughes
- Luke Dunstan Sparkes
- PAMELA WENDY ANNE TUCKETT
- Pamela Avril Wright FRSA OBE
- Stephen John Snelson
- Susan Frances Douglas CBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £3.7m | £3.6m |
| 31/08/2024 | £3.3m | £3.2m |
| 31/08/2023 | £2.3m | £2.2m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.1m | £1.8m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.3m | £1.0m |
Common questions
Is CONFEDERATION OF SCHOOL TRUSTS financially healthy?
The accounts state that the group achieved a surplus of £71,712 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income increasing to £3,712,117. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £1,463,208, which is above the stated policy target of approximately £889,461 required for an orderly wind down. The group maintains a strong cash position of £2,724,211 and the auditor confirmed no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Dains Audit Limited.