MOUNT ST MARY'S
The Trust operates two co-educational independent schools: Mount St Mary's College (11 to 18 years) and Barlborough Hall School (3 to 11 years).
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £511,268 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves from £3,528,260 to £3,174,004. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, citing continued growth in pupil numbers and fee revenue despite economic challenges.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £110,001 - £120,000” — page 44
“The School has a wholly owned non charitable subsidiary, Mount Conferences Ltd. It undertakes commercial activities that do not conflict with the educational and religious character of the schools.” — page 26
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/01/2023)
Trustees
- Antony Hind
- David Holliday
- Hardip Nijjar
- Ian Murphy
- Joe Forth
- Matthew Wilson
- Michael Burrowes
- Rev Christopher Pedley
- Rev Dermot Preston
- Rev Simon David Ellis
- Sara Clarkson
- Shaun Whyman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | — | — |
| 31/08/2024 | £7.6m | £8.3m |
| 31/08/2023 | £7.5m | £7.9m |
| 31/08/2022 | £6.8m | £7.8m |
| 31/08/2021 | £6.2m | £7.6m |
Common questions
Is MOUNT ST MARY'S financially healthy?
Per its FY2023 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £511,268 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted reserves from £3,528,260 to £3,174,004. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, citing continued growth in pupil numbers and fee revenue despite economic challenges. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Hart Shaw LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of MOUNT ST MARY'S earn?
Per its FY2023 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £110,001 - £120,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MATER ECCLESIAE CIO | 1 | £190k |
| THE MOUNT SCHOOL YORK FOUNDATION | 1 | £97k |
| SIR HAROLD HOOD'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £21k |
Charities like this
- THE MOUNT SCHOOL (YORK)
- ST MARY'S EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE TRUST
- ST MARY'S SCHOOL CAMBRIDGE
- ST MARY'S SCHOOL (CALNE)
- ST MARY'S SCHOOL (COLCHESTER) LIMITED
- Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Immaculate Virgin, EAP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNT ST MARY'S | £7.6m | £110,001 - £120,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MOUNT SCHOOL (YORK) | £4.3m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE TRUST | £214k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S SCHOOL CAMBRIDGE | £13.3m | £110,001 - £120,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S SCHOOL (CALNE) | £18.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S SCHOOL (COLCHESTER) LIMITED | £7.0m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |