FRIENDS OF COURT MOOR SCHOOL
Fundraising for the school, raffles, fairs, quizzes and entertainment nights.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL IN PARTICULAR BY:DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STAFF PARENTS AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL;ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES OR PROVIDING FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT WHICH SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that total income was £35,004.62 and total expenditure was £7,133.87, resulting in a net movement in funds of £27,870.75. Per the trustees' report, the charity held total funds of £40,475.97 at year end, which is above its stated minimum reserve policy of £3,000. The trustees confirm the charity remained financially stable and will continue to support school projects.
What the accounts disclose
“FCMS aims to maintain a minimum reserve of £3,000 to ensure continuity of operations, cover commitments, and provide a buffer for future fundraising events and school requests.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2026
- Volunteers: 10
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Volunteers: 15
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/05/2017)
Trustees
- Dawn Anouska Shepherdchair
- Laura Catherine Hill
- Rebecca Watson
- Veronica Kirkby
- Victoria Bayley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2026 | £35k | £7k |
| 31/08/2025 | £16k | £13k |
| 31/08/2024 | £7k | £3k |
| 31/08/2023 | £7k | £29k |
| 31/08/2022 | £10k | £258 |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF COURT MOOR SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that total income was £35,004.62 and total expenditure was £7,133.87, resulting in a net movement in funds of £27,870.75. Per the trustees' report, the charity held total funds of £40,475.97 at year end, which is above its stated minimum reserve policy of £3,000. The trustees confirm the charity remained financially stable and will continue to support school projects. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF COURT MOOR SCHOOL | £35k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF RODINGS PRIMARY SCHOOL | £30k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF ST JAMES' SCHOOL | £78k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF GRASMERE SCHOOL | £31k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF BRIXWORTH V.C. PRIMARY SCHOOL | £28k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF STOKE ROW SCHOOL | £35k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |