Hearts of Oak - The Barnet Special Education Foundation Trust

Registered charity 1115755 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HEARTS OF OAK, HEARTS OF OAK - THE OAK LODGE SCHOOL FOUNDATION TRUST

We are a registered charity formed by parents, governors and teachers of Oak Lodge, Oak Bridge and The Windmill schools, London. Our aim is to advance the education of pupils through the provision of facilities, opportunites and real-life experiences not provided by statutory authorities.

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Latest income
£43k
Latest spending
£19k
Registered
2006
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity raised £43,345.13 in income and incurred £19,490.34 in expenditure, resulting in a surplus of £23,854.79. The trustees aim to maintain free reserves between £15,000 and £25,000, and the cash at bank at year-end was £57,375.23.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
“Total funds raised this year were £43,345.13.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: at least £15,000 and to a maximum of £25,000 (held: £57k)
“To that end, the trustees feel it would be sensible to work toward maintaining reserves of at least £15,000 and to a maximum of £25,000.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout London

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£43k£19k
31/03/2024£25k£30k
31/03/2023£13k£37k
31/03/2022£25k£26k
31/03/2021£23k£14k

Common questions

Is Hearts of Oak - The Barnet Special Education Foundation Trust financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity raised £43,345.13 in income and incurred £19,490.34 in expenditure, resulting in a surplus of £23,854.79. The trustees aim to maintain free reserves between £15,000 and £25,000, and the cash at bank at year-end was £57,375.23. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds Hearts of Oak - The Barnet Special Education Foundation Trust?

Funders whose own accounts filings name Hearts of Oak - The Barnet Special Education Foundation Trust as a grant recipient include THE TRUE COLOURS TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE TRUE COLOURS TRUSTFY2025£13kSpecialised equipment, including sensory and play equipment and accessible toilets