CRESSEX COMMUNITY SCHOOL FUND
Education
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS OF CRESSEX COMMUNITY SCHOOL (HEREINAFTER CALLED "THE SCHOOL") BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND OTHER CHARITABLE FACILITIES IN AUGMENTATION OF SUCH FACILITIES FINANCED BY THE LOCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY OR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT (DFEE). IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS OBJECT BUT NOT FURTHER OR OTHERWISE THE TRUSTEES MAY UNDERTAKE ACTIVITIES WHICH PROMOTE THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE SCHOOL AND FURTHER THE EDUCATION AND ADVANCEMENT IN LIFE OF THE PUPILS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds at year-end were £60,744, comprising £17,349 in general funds and £43,395 in designated funds. The trustees consider it prudent to maintain these reserves to ensure financial stability and flexibility, noting that resources are adequate for the foreseeable future. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £18,354 for the year, indicating a positive financial position.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider it prudent to maintain an appropriate level of free reserves to ensure financial stability and flexibility throughout the year.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- David Riddington
- Dr KATHLEEN SIMMONS
- Hugh Brown
- Khaiam Ahmed Shabbir
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £349k | £331k |
| 31/08/2024 | £188k | £194k |
| 31/08/2023 | £254k | £248k |
| 31/08/2022 | £186k | £184k |
| 31/08/2021 | £105k | £98k |
Common questions
Is CRESSEX COMMUNITY SCHOOL FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds at year-end were £60,744, comprising £17,349 in general funds and £43,395 in designated funds. The trustees consider it prudent to maintain these reserves to ensure financial stability and flexibility, noting that resources are adequate for the foreseeable future. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £18,354 for the year, indicating a positive financial position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CRESSEX COMMUNITY SCHOOL FUND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CRESSEX COMMUNITY SCHOOL FUND as a grant recipient include THE CARRINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CARRINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE CARRINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £500 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £183k |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | 1 | £20k |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| THE BELLASIS TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- BISHOPDOWN FARM COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL AND FARM FRIENDS
- YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM
- BRAMBLETYE SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- ALLIED SCHOOLS AGENCY LIMITED
- FAIZAN-E-MADINA MOSQUE COMMITTEE (TRUST)
- CAREDUCATION TRUST LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRESSEX COMMUNITY SCHOOL FUND | £349k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BISHOPDOWN FARM COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL AND FARM FRIENDS | £198k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM | £834k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRAMBLETYE SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £6.3m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ALLIED SCHOOLS AGENCY LIMITED | £354k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FAIZAN-E-MADINA MOSQUE COMMITTEE (TRUST) | £536k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |