OAK LODGE FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
The activities of the charity mainly consist of holding fund raising events within the school and donating funds to the school.
Objects
THE OBJECT IS TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL IN PARTICULAR BY:1. DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STAFF, PARENTS AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL;2. ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES OR PROVIDING FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT WHICH ENHANCE THE SCHOOL AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT AND WELLBEING OF THE PUPILS; AND3. SUPPORTING THE SCHOOL IN RAISING FUNDS FOR EXTERNAL CHARITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased significantly from £41,834 to £19,118 due to total expenditure of £60,014 exceeding income of £37,160. The trustees report no specific reserves policy and note that funding is provided to the school as requested. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm the association has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Trustees
- Emma Barberchair
- Cathryn Thompson
- Crystal Henderson
- Julia Courtnell-Shaw
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £37k | £60k |
| 31/08/2024 | £39k | £48k |
| 31/08/2023 | £49k | £40k |
| 31/08/2022 | £42k | £48k |
| 31/08/2021 | £12k | £13k |
Common questions
Is OAK LODGE FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased significantly from £41,834 to £19,118 due to total expenditure of £60,014 exceeding income of £37,160. The trustees report no specific reserves policy and note that funding is provided to the school as requested. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm the association has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.