BABINGTON HOUSE SCHOOL FRIENDS' ASSOCIATION
The purposes of the charity is to advance the education of the pupils at BabingtonHouse school by: Developing solid effective relationships with the staff, parents and others involved with the school; Engaging in activities and orproviding facilities or equipment which support the advancement and development of pupils who attend the school
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £15,252 at the end of the period, which exceeds its stated minimum policy target of £5,000. The charity reported total income of £41,418 and total expenditure of £61,886, resulting in a net decrease in funds for the year. The trustees identified the principal risk as limited volunteering support, noting that the success of the Association is dependent on individuals volunteering their time.
What the accounts disclose
“The Association should hold a minimum sum in reserve at the start of each school year to ensure that the costs to deliver the main fundraising events during the year are covered before any income is received from these events. £5,000 minimum”
Trustees
- Lindsay Jacksonchair
- Claire Tyler
- Julia Taylor
- Victoria Gardner
- Vivek Gupta
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £41k | £62k |
| 31/08/2024 | £64k | £73k |
| 31/08/2023 | £40k | £45k |
| 31/08/2022 | £33k | £35k |
| 31/08/2021 | £28k | £16k |
Common questions
Is BABINGTON HOUSE SCHOOL FRIENDS' ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £15,252 at the end of the period, which exceeds its stated minimum policy target of £5,000. The charity reported total income of £41,418 and total expenditure of £61,886, resulting in a net decrease in funds for the year. The trustees identified the principal risk as limited volunteering support, noting that the success of the Association is dependent on individuals volunteering their time. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.