SOLIHULL SCHOOL
The advancement of education by maintaining an independent day school for boys and girls in Solihull which shall have a religious character in accordance with the tenets of the Church of England and provide a liberal education.The charity provides financial assistance to individuals of ability who cannot afford the fees and offers its facilities to other local organisations.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £1,120,014 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £57,378,342. The trustees confirmed that the group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, citing a strong cash and net asset position.
What the accounts disclose
“£190,001 - £200,000 1” — page 35
“The School therefore aims to hold reserves in the form of cash and liquid investments totalling no less than one term’s capital and revenue expenditure, excluding depreciation and amortisation, and that support for scholarships and bursaries are sustainable and adequately funded.” — page 16
“During the year, the Charity charged Solihull School Enterprises Limited £50,075 (2024: £48,191) in respect of staff and facilities costs. At the year end, the Charity was owed £53,218 (2024: £240) by Solihull School Enterprises Limited.” — page 46
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/11/2022)
Trustees
- Damian James Kellychair
- Carol McNidder
- Christopher Mark Pullen
- DR ANDREW JOHN BURTENSHAW MBChB MRCP
- Fenella Elizabeth Mary De Minckwitz
- Gillian Elizabeth Tillman
- HELEN ELLIS
- Ian Ralph FCA
- Jason Andrew Denholm Dalby
- Judith Anita Hetherington FCA
- NICHOLAS RICHARD HURRELL
- PAUL GEOFFREY NEWBY
- PROF SWAREN PREET SINGH MBBS MD
- Rev Robert Nicolas Parker
- Sarah Jane Haslam
- Stephen Currie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £28.1m | £27.7m |
| 31/08/2024 | £26.2m | £24.2m |
| 31/08/2023 | £22.7m | £22.6m |
| 31/08/2022 | £21.3m | £21.4m |
| 31/08/2021 | £20.5m | £19.9m |
Common questions
Is SOLIHULL SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £1,120,014 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £57,378,342. The trustees confirmed that the group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, citing a strong cash and net asset position. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by RSM UK Audit LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of SOLIHULL SCHOOL earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £190,001 - £200,000 band.
Who funds SOLIHULL SCHOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SOLIHULL SCHOOL as a grant recipient include TOBY AND REGINA WYLES CHARITABLE TRUST, THE CORNERSTONE WORKS LTD.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOBY AND REGINA WYLES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £25k | |
| THE CORNERSTONE WORKS LTD | FY2023 | £4k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BROMSGROVE SCHOOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £124k |
| UK CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LTD | 1 | £66k |
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- SOLIHULL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
- STOVER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
- HAMPTON SCHOOL
- THE WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- LONDON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL LTD
- BROMSGROVE SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOLIHULL SCHOOL | £28.1m | £190,001 - £200,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOLIHULL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | £277k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| STOVER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION | £8.8m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| HAMPTON SCHOOL | £35.7m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL LTD | £1.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |