THE PHOENIX SCHOOL FOR AUTISM CHARITABLE TRUST
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PEOPLE WITH AUTISM AND/OR LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION OR INTERACTION DIFFICULTIES, PARTICULARLY THOSE CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY ATTENDING, OR SUPPORTED BY PHOENIX PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL. TO SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL WORK WITH LINK ORGANISATIONS WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITH AUTISM AND COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust held unrestricted reserves of £161,229 as of 31 March 2026, describing its position as financially stable with sufficient cash to meet commitments. However, the Trustees' report notes ongoing reliance on non-recurring grant funding and limited sustainable income streams, highlighting a need to secure future funding for key programmes.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, a restricted grant of £35,000 (2025 – £35,000) was received from Phoenix School where Veronica Armson and Jonathon Caunt are governors. The grant was utilised for LETTA programme for teacher trainees.” — page 13
“The Youth Club is an out-of-hours service run by Phoenix School. During the year, the charity expended £8,401 (2025 - £8,386) for Youth Club.” — page 13
“During the year, a restricted grant of £35,000 (2025 – £35,000) was received from Phoenix School where Veronica Armson and Jonathon Caunt are governors. The grant was utilised for LETTA programme for teacher trainees.” — page 13
“The Youth Club is an out-of-hours service run by Phoenix School. During the year, the charity expended £8,401 (2025 - £8,386) for Youth Club.” — page 13
Trustees
- STEWART HARRISchair
- Jonathon Caunt
- Matthew Snow
- Veronica Armson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £66k | £70k |
| 31/03/2025 | £68k | £57k |
| 31/03/2024 | £48k | £69k |
| 31/03/2023 | £82k | £96k |
| 31/03/2022 | £75k | £64k |
Common questions
Is THE PHOENIX SCHOOL FOR AUTISM CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust held unrestricted reserves of £161,229 as of 31 March 2026, describing its position as financially stable with sufficient cash to meet commitments. However, the Trustees' report notes ongoing reliance on non-recurring grant funding and limited sustainable income streams, highlighting a need to secure future funding for key programmes. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.