UK CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LTD
To promote excellent Christian education to children between the ages of 3 and 18 in London and nationally by providing administration and facilities to its member schools and by providing financial assistance to pupils.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity returned a net deficit of £81,826 for the year ended 31 August 2024, primarily due to increased building maintenance costs, interest payable, and depreciation charges. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that free unrestricted reserves of £1,716,370 are adequate to fulfil obligations and cover future interest and expenditure. The trustees have assessed the financial position and reserve levels, concluding there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's incoming resources totalled £250,064 (2023: £415,996), derived mainly from rental income.” — page 5
“The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which will enable the charity to cover future interest on loans and unrestricted charitable expenditure. The trustees consider this to be a prudent approach to provide sufficient funds to respond to unexpected interest rate rises, development of the current site or to build new schools and to ensure that the support and governance costs are covered.” — page 5
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06762073
Company officers (Companies House)
- WILDE, Samuel Robert Gordon on trustee list
- CLARKE, Paul Wordsworth, Rev on trustee list
- FISHLOCK, Christopher Douglas, Revd on trustee list
- MARGESSON, Nicholas David on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Christopher Douglas Fishlockchair
- NICHOLAS DAVID MARGESSON
- REVEREND PAUL WORDSWORTH CLARKE
- SAMUEL WILDE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.0m | £369k |
| 31/08/2024 | £250k | £332k |
| 31/08/2023 | £416k | £183k |
| 31/08/2022 | £160k | £103k |
| 31/08/2021 | £135k | £95k |
Common questions
Is UK CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity returned a net deficit of £81,826 for the year ended 31 August 2024, primarily due to increased building maintenance costs, interest payable, and depreciation charges. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that free unrestricted reserves of £1,716,370 are adequate to fulfil obligations and cover future interest and expenditure. The trustees have assessed the financial position and reserve levels, concluding there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Garside and Co. Limited.
Who funds UK CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name UK CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LTD as a grant recipient include THE PALOMA FOUNDATION, THE CROSS TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PALOMA FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £300k | Programme Related Investment (PRI) / Loan |
| THE CROSS TRUST | FY2024 | £50k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PURPOSEFUL VENTURES | 1 | £520k |
Charities like this
- LONDON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL LTD
- CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LIMITED
- ENGLISH PROVINCE OF THE BROTHERS OF CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION
- CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP SCHOOL TRUST
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEAD) LIMITED
- United Church Schools Trust
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LTD | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL LTD | £1.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LIMITED | £4.5m | £110,001 - £120,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ENGLISH PROVINCE OF THE BROTHERS OF CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION | £3.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP SCHOOL TRUST | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEAD) LIMITED | £5.5m | £120,001 - £130,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |