SNOWFLAKE SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM LIMITED
To provide advance educational opportunities for children with diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £507,994. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £80,001 - £90,000” — page 25
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 No. 2” — page 25
“Tuition fees 2,626,947”
“The Charity has a reserve policy to hold unrestricted funds available at a sufficient level to meet the future needs of the Charity (around six months, equivalent to £400,000).” — page 6
“During the year F Akhavan received a salary of £85,000 (2024 - £84,583) and the School made pension contributions of £10,983 (2024 - £440) to a defined contribution scheme for her benefit.” — page 25
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Sumen Starr — Headteacher
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- ARDAVAN FARMAN FARMAIAN
- FARYANEH AKHAVAN
- JAMES SIMON CHEETHAM
- Mahmmod Amin Manzouri
- SHAHROKH BAGHERZADEH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £2.8m | £2.6m |
| 31/07/2024 | £2.6m | £2.6m |
| 31/07/2023 | £2.6m | £2.4m |
| 31/07/2022 | £2.4m | £2.2m |
| 31/07/2021 | £1.8m | £1.7m |
Common questions
Is SNOWFLAKE SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £507,994. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sopher + Co LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of SNOWFLAKE SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds SNOWFLAKE SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SNOWFLAKE SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £55k | Advancement of education |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £91k |
| THE JONES 1986 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £38k |
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE SHERLING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £18k |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM LIMITED
- SWALCLIFFE PARK SCHOOL CIO
- THE ST ANDREW'S SCHOOL TRUST
- Autism Unlimited Limited
- AUTISM EAST MIDLANDS
- DOWNRIGHT EXCELLENT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNOWFLAKE SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM LIMITED | £2.8m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM LIMITED | £20.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SWALCLIFFE PARK SCHOOL CIO | £7.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ST ANDREW'S SCHOOL TRUST | £2.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| Autism Unlimited Limited | £15.6m | — | — | within | 51.5% | no doubt |
| AUTISM EAST MIDLANDS | £17.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |