NEW BARNET PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS TRUST
Making grants for the Christian education of young people within the ecclesiastical parishes of Lyonsdown, New Barnet and East Barnet.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS RESIDENT IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHO ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (¶BENEFICIARIES÷) THROUGH:(1) THE PROVISION A SITE FOR A SCHOOL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXISTING TRUSTS; AND(2) THE PROVISION OF ITEMS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES FOR THE NURSERY SCHOOL NOT REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY;(3) MAKING GRANTS OR LOANS TO BENEFICIARIES FOR ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:(A) TO ASSIST THEM TO PURSUE A COURSE A STUDY AT ANY SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, OR OTHER INSTITUTION OF FURTHER (INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL) EDUCATION APPROVED FOR THE PURPOSE BY THE TRUSTEES;(B) TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, EDUCATIONAL TRIPS OR TRAVEL ABROAD TO PURSUE THEIR EDUCATION;(C) TO ASSIST THEIR ENTRY INTO A PROFESSION, TRADE OR CALLING; (D) ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF A SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £435,987 at the end of 2025, which exceeds its stated policy target of £302,000. The trustees confirm the trust is a going concern, supported by steady rental income and significant liquid assets.
What the accounts disclose
“The target reserves figure for 2025, calculated on the basis of the above policy, is £302,000.” — page 2
“Holy Trinity Church, Lyonsdown. The Rev Jennifer Robinson-Beswick is Priest-in-Charge. This funding was for a Holy Trinity youth worker, a role previously at St James Church New Barnet (which had latterly also been funded by the Trust). The same person was employed at Holy Trinity as had been doing the role at St James. The youth worker is the husband of Rev Jennifer Robinson-Beswick. £7,110 grant received” — page 7
“JustMoney Movement (second year of 2-year grant). Stephen Edwards is the husband of the director of this charity. £12,528 grant received.” — page 7
“Holy Trinity Church, Lyonsdown. The Rev Jennifer Robinson-Beswick is Priest-in-Charge. This funding was for a Holy Trinity youth worker, a role previously at St James Church New Barnet (which had latterly also been funded by the Trust). The same person was employed at Holy Trinity as had been doing the role at St James. The youth worker is the husband of Rev Jennifer Robinson-Beswick. £7,110 grant received” — page 7
“JustMoney Movement (second year of 2-year grant). Stephen Edwards is the husband of the director of this charity. £12,528 grant received.” — page 7
“Holy Trinity Church, Lyonsdown. The Rev Jennifer Robinson-Beswick is Priest-in-Charge. This funding was for a Holy Trinity youth worker, a role previously at St James Church New Barnet (which had latterly also been funded by the Trust). The same person was employed at Holy Trinity as had been doing the role at St James. The youth worker is the husband of Rev Jennifer Robinson-Beswick. £7,110 grant received” — page 7
“JustMoney Movement (second year of 2-year grant). Stephen Edwards is the husband of the director of this charity. £12,528 grant received.” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 1
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 5
- Government income: £63,500 — contracts £63,500 (1); 99% of the £63,972 total gross income on the same return
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Rev Jennifer Fraser Robinson-Beswickchair
- Luke Cowles
- Rev Janet MacKenzie
- Richard Michael Osborn
- Roger Melling
- Stephen Edwards
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £65k | £31k |
| 31/12/2024 | £65k | £56k |
| 31/12/2023 | £64k | £26k |
| 31/12/2022 | £32k | £76 |
| 31/12/2021 | £64k | £21k |
Common questions
Is NEW BARNET PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £435,987 at the end of 2025, which exceeds its stated policy target of £302,000. The trustees confirm the trust is a going concern, supported by steady rental income and significant liquid assets. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MAYOR OF LONDON'S FUND FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS | 1 | £71k |
| THE YOUNG BARNET FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
| THE BELLING CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £4k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW BARNET PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS TRUST | £65k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW MARANATHA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TRUST | £545k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE CHURCH LANDS | £849k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HENRIETTA BARNETT SCHOOL TRUST | £299k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROCHDALE ANCIENT PARISH EDUCATIONAL TRUSTS | £53k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BARNET EDUCATION ARTS TRUST | £2.0m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |