FYLDE COAST SCITT LIMITED
, the principal activity is to develop teaching and learning practice across schools in the Fylde Coast area. This includes the following areas of focus: ? Initial Teaching Training ? Continuing Professional Development? Succession Planning & Talent Management? School to School Support? Research & Development
Objects
3.2 SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE DIRECTORS IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, IN PARTICULAR BUT WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING BY (I) SUPPLYING EDUCATION RELATED SERVICES AND FACILITIES TO SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, LOCAL AUTHORITIES, CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, ADULT LEARNERS, COMPANIES, CORPORATIONS, TRUSTS, ASSOCIATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS (II) PROVIDING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT AND RELATED SERVICES TO SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, LOCAL AUTHORITIES, COMPANIES, CORPORATIONS, TRUSTS, ASSOCIATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net outgoing resource of £140,712 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds. The unrestricted reserves held at the year-end were £64,349, which the trustees consider sufficient to support working capital requirements. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from charitable activities was £186,356 (2024 : £256,878)” — page 14
“The strategy is to aim to have a sufficient level of funds to support the working capital requirements of the charity.”
“The Blackpool Sixth Form College – (member of Fylde Coast SCITT Ltd) provided services within the year totalling £31,235 (2024: £122,526), relating to the provision of senior leadership, staffing, room hire and printing services. As at 31 August 2025, £4,000 was due to The Blackpool Sixth Form College (2024 : £21,160).” — page 18
“Hodgson Academy – (member of Fylde Coast SCITT Ltd) Services totalling £46,403 (2024 : £33,255) were provided by Hodgson Academy mainly relating to the provision of staffing for the SCITT programme, teacher training hosting and course facilitation. As at 31 August 2025 £Nil (2024 : £575) was outstanding.” — page 18
“The Blackpool Sixth Form College – (member of Fylde Coast SCITT Ltd) provided services within the year totalling £31,235 (2024: £122,526), relating to the provision of senior leadership, staffing, room hire and printing services. As at 31 August 2025, £4,000 was due to The Blackpool Sixth Form College (2024 : £21,160).” — page 18
“Hodgson Academy – (member of Fylde Coast SCITT Ltd) Services totalling £46,403 (2024 : £33,255) were provided by Hodgson Academy mainly relating to the provision of staffing for the SCITT programme, teacher training hosting and course facilitation. As at 31 August 2025 £Nil (2024 : £575) was outstanding.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 08058974
Company officers (Companies House)
- TOPPING, John not on trustee list
- OLDHAM, Neill not on trustee list
- ASHTON, John Geoffrey on trustee list
- SIDDALL, Iain on trustee list
- WOOD, Holly on trustee list
- STOTT, Simon Christopher
Trustees
- Holly Wood
- Iain Siddall
- John Geoffrey Ashton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £186k | £327k |
| 31/08/2024 | £257k | £278k |
| 31/08/2023 | £261k | £284k |
| 31/08/2022 | £358k | £277k |
| 31/08/2021 | £442k | £407k |
Common questions
Is FYLDE COAST SCITT LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net outgoing resource of £140,712 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds. The unrestricted reserves held at the year-end were £64,349, which the trustees consider sufficient to support working capital requirements. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| King Charles III Charitable Fund | 1 | — |
| THE SPECTRIS FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £130k |
| THE SCHRODER FOUNDATION | 1 | £120k |
| THE LOFTHOUSE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE APAX FOUNDATION | 1 | £81k |
| THE JORDAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| SOLEV CO LIMITED | 1 | £61k |
Charities like this
- The Professional Teaching Institute
- TEACHER DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO
- EXETER CONSORTIUM CIO
- FYLDE COAST YMCA
- LIVERPOOL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP LTD
- HUMAN PRACTICE FOUNDATION UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FYLDE COAST SCITT LIMITED | £186k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Professional Teaching Institute | £1.4m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| TEACHER DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO | £2.8m | — | — | above | — | noted |
| EXETER CONSORTIUM CIO | £390k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FYLDE COAST YMCA | £13.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIVERPOOL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP LTD | £379k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |