FRIENDS OF CHIGWELL SCHOOL
To advance the education of the pupils at Chigwell School in particular by developing effective relationships between the staff, pupils and others associated with the school as well as engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which supports the school and advances the education of the pupils.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL IN PARTICULAR BY1 DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STAFF, PARENTS AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL2 ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES OR PROVIDING FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT WHICH SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net deficit of £1,270, reducing its unrestricted fund balance from £47,385 to £46,115. The trustees report that the current financial position allows the charity to continue its main activities. There were no employees during the year, and all trustees served on a voluntary, unpaid basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Fundraising trading 45,247”
“A donation of £15,000 was made to Chigwell School to fund the installation of a new climbing wall in the school’s Sports Centre, which aligns with the charity’s objective of enhancing pupils’ educational and recreational experience.” — page 10
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Sharanjit Birakchair
- Damian King
- Swati Panesar
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £45k | £47k |
| 31/07/2024 | £46k | £50k |
| 31/07/2023 | £44k | £31k |
| 31/07/2022 | £34k | £16k |
| 31/07/2021 | £4k | £0 |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF CHIGWELL SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net deficit of £1,270, reducing its unrestricted fund balance from £47,385 to £46,115. The trustees report that the current financial position allows the charity to continue its main activities. There were no employees during the year, and all trustees served on a voluntary, unpaid basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.