FRIENDS OF SHERFIELD
Fundraising for Sherfield School and our nominated charities.
Objects
1A TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL IN PARTICULAR BY:I) DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STAFF, PARENTS AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITHIN THE SCHOOL; ANDII) ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES OR PROVIDING FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT WHICH SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PUPILS1B) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR CHILDREN AND THE WIDER PUBLIC, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE1C) TO PROMOTE SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE PARTICULARLY BY THE PROVISION OF GRANTS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of -£19,042 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £38,944. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Reserves are held to meet liabilities and are expected to be committed to projects within 12 to 18 months.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy of the Charity is to have at all times sufficient reserves to meet liabilities.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Sian Hannahchair
- Chun Lee
- David Bricknell
- Emma Long
- Kirsty Gina Northcote
- Richard Eburne
- Sherfield School Limited
- Stefan Van Beneden
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £54k | £73k |
| 31/08/2024 | £74k | £59k |
| 31/08/2023 | £87k | £69k |
| 31/08/2022 | £92k | £102k |
| 31/08/2021 | £36k | £16k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF SHERFIELD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of -£19,042 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £38,944. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Reserves are held to meet liabilities and are expected to be committed to projects within 12 to 18 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.