THE DAVID SCHOOL TRUST
The charity has built and is maintaining a School at Mile 36, Port Loko District, Sierra Leone. Plans are being made to provide basic adult education for the community
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £3,669 for the year, with unrestricted reserves falling to £20,863. The trustees note that the charity's ability to continue at present levels is becoming increasingly challenging due to rising costs and reduced overseas aid. Despite these pressures, the charity continues to provide free education and welfare support to over 400 pupils.
What the accounts disclose
“the charity’s ability to continue at present levels is becoming increasingly challenging.”
“Trustees must report on two serious incidents in the year which resulted in the dismissal of one senior member of staff and one trainee teacher.” — page 4
Trustees
- CATHERINE SARAH THOMAS BSc
- DAVID WALLWORK MBE BSC MA
- JANET BARBARA WALLWORK BA BEd
- MARCUS GRAEME HORRELL
- Sylvia M Abblitt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £49k | £53k |
| 31/12/2024 | £41k | £47k |
| 31/12/2023 | £57k | £59k |
| 31/12/2022 | £43k | £35k |
| 31/12/2021 | £26k | £28k |
Common questions
Is THE DAVID SCHOOL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £3,669 for the year, with unrestricted reserves falling to £20,863. The trustees note that the charity's ability to continue at present levels is becoming increasingly challenging due to rising costs and reduced overseas aid. Despite these pressures, the charity continues to provide free education and welfare support to over 400 pupils. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.