THE KING EDWARD VI HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS BIRMINGHAM TRUST
The Trust supports the advancement of education at King Edward VI High School for Girls in Birmingham in such ways as the Trustees see fit, but in particular by providing funds for Assisted Places (bursaries) to talented girls on the basis of financial need to enable them to attend the School. The Trust mainly seeks support from alumnae, parents and former parents, companies and charitable trusts.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £153,177 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by charitable expenditure exceeding incoming resources. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds a significant cash balance and strong net asset position, with unrestricted funds of £35,755 and total net assets of £2,614,372, supporting the going concern basis of preparation.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 132,747 155,104 5,102 292,953 497,407” — page 13
“It is the policy of the Trustees to distribute the majority, although not necessarily the total amount, of received and projected Trust income. As a result, the Trustees may carry some undistributed income forward to the following financial year.” — page 7
“The administration duties of the Trust are carried out by employees of The Schools of King Edward the Sixth in Birmingham. The Schools of King Edward the Sixth in Birmingham also reimburse the Trust for administration costs. During the period, administration costs of £96,992 (2023: £87,559) were incurred by The Schools of King Edward the Sixth in Birmingham on behalf of the Trust and are reflected as a donation in kind in these accounts.” — page 25
“Mrs A Duffy and Mrs G Stanley, both Trustees of the charity, are Chairman and Committee Member of the Birmingham Girls’ Old Edwardian Club. Mrs K von Malaisé, a Trustee of the charity, is Principal of the School and President of the Birmingham Girls’ Old Edwardian Club. An amount of £57 is due from the Club at year end (2023: £57).” — page 25
“The administration duties of the Trust are carried out by employees of The Schools of King Edward the Sixth in Birmingham. The Schools of King Edward the Sixth in Birmingham also reimburse the Trust for administration costs. During the period, administration costs of £96,992 (2023: £87,559) were incurred by The Schools of King Edward the Sixth in Birmingham on behalf of the Trust and are reflected as a donation in kind in these accounts.” — page 25
“Mrs A Duffy and Mrs G Stanley, both Trustees of the charity, are Chairman and Committee Member of the Birmingham Girls’ Old Edwardian Club. Mrs K von Malaisé, a Trustee of the charity, is Principal of the School and President of the Birmingham Girls’ Old Edwardian Club. An amount of £57 is due from the Club at year end (2023: £57).” — page 25
“The administration duties of the Trust are carried out by employees of The Schools of King Edward the Sixth in Birmingham. The Schools of King Edward the Sixth in Birmingham also reimburse the Trust for administration costs. During the period, administration costs of £96,992 (2023: £87,559) were incurred by The Schools of King Edward the Sixth in Birmingham on behalf of the Trust and are reflected as a donation in kind in these accounts.” — page 25
“Mrs A Duffy and Mrs G Stanley, both Trustees of the charity, are Chairman and Committee Member of the Birmingham Girls’ Old Edwardian Club. Mrs K von Malaisé, a Trustee of the charity, is Principal of the School and President of the Birmingham Girls’ Old Edwardian Club. An amount of £57 is due from the Club at year end (2023: £57).” — page 25
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2023)
Trustees
- JUDY ANN DYKEchair
- ANNETTE ROSE DUFFY
- Christine Hosty
- GABRIELLE MARY STANLEY
- HILARY EVENETT
- Kirsty Louise von Malaise
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £333k | £418k |
| 31/12/2023 | £501k | £389k |
| 31/12/2022 | £358k | £386k |
| 31/12/2021 | £377k | £343k |
| 31/12/2020 | £312k | £256k |
Common questions
Is THE KING EDWARD VI HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS BIRMINGHAM TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £153,177 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by charitable expenditure exceeding incoming resources. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds a significant cash balance and strong net asset position, with unrestricted funds of £35,755 and total net assets of £2,614,372, supporting the going concern basis of preparation. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Cooper Parry Group Limited.
Who funds THE KING EDWARD VI HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS BIRMINGHAM TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE KING EDWARD VI HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS BIRMINGHAM TRUST as a grant recipient include GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £500 | |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £500 | |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £500 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.2m |
| THE JOHN SLATER FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE PETER KERSHAW TRUST | 1 | £24k |
| THE ABDALLA FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
Charities like this
- THE KING EDWARD'S SCHOOL BIRMINGHAM TRUST
- THE EDGBASTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
- Highworth Grammar School Trust, School Fund
- Bedford School Foundation Trust
- THE SCHOOLS OF KING EDWARD VI IN BIRMINGHAM
- ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE KING EDWARD VI HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS BIRMINGHAM TRUST | £333k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KING EDWARD'S SCHOOL BIRMINGHAM TRUST | £808k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EDGBASTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS | £13.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| Highworth Grammar School Trust, School Fund | £565k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Bedford School Foundation Trust | £2.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SCHOOLS OF KING EDWARD VI IN BIRMINGHAM | £32.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |