ST BEES SCHOOL
THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION AND BOARDING FOR BOYS AND GIRLS TOGETHER WITH ANCILLIARY EDUCATIONAL AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING A SUMMER SCHOOL FOR LOCAL CHILDREN.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net consolidated deficit of £1,686 for the year, with unrestricted reserves of £1,237,286 but no free reserves available. The trustees acknowledge material uncertainties regarding the viability of re-establishing the school, yet maintain that the going concern basis remains valid.
What the accounts disclose
“Group unrestricted funds amounted to £1,237,286 (2024: £1,252,832) however there were no free reserves available in either year.”
“The Directors believe that, whilst there are material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt upon the company's ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in the future, the going concern presumption is nevertheless valid and they have not departed from this basis.” — page 9
“During the year St Bees School Management Company Limited, the Trust's joint venture company, invoiced the Trust for goods and services provided amounting to £20,074 (2024: £40,434).” — page 33
“Under a deed of covenant dated 25 August 1998 the subsidiary company, St Bees Enterprises Limited, has covenanted to pay the parent charity, St Bees School, an annual sum not exceeding its taxable profits for the accounting year. For the year ended 31 July 2025 this amounted to £47,812” — page 33
“During the year St Bees School Management Company Limited, the Trust's joint venture company, invoiced the Trust for goods and services provided amounting to £20,074 (2024: £40,434).” — page 33
“Under a deed of covenant dated 25 August 1998 the subsidiary company, St Bees Enterprises Limited, has covenanted to pay the parent charity, St Bees School, an annual sum not exceeding its taxable profits for the accounting year. For the year ended 31 July 2025 this amounted to £47,812” — page 33
“The Charity has a wholly owned subsidiary, St Bees School Enterprises Limited (company number 03422777) which was incorporated in August 1997. This is the commercial arm of the School and manages the Whitelaw Management Centre.” — page 6
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Mark Georgechair
- Alastair Lord
- Dr Adrian Mark Simper
- Dr David John Thornley
- Mark Norman ROBERTS
- Peter Garth Lever
- Thomas Kelly
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £190k | £192k |
| 31/07/2024 | £278k | £246k |
| 31/07/2023 | £214k | £237k |
| 31/07/2022 | £164k | £221k |
| 31/07/2021 | £163k | £282k |
Common questions
Is ST BEES SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net consolidated deficit of £1,686 for the year, with unrestricted reserves of £1,237,286 but no free reserves available. The trustees acknowledge material uncertainties regarding the viability of re-establishing the school, yet maintain that the going concern basis remains valid. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.