NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VIRTUAL SCHOOL HEADS
The National Association of Virtual School Heads exists to improve educational outcomes for care experienced children by working with partners and commissioning research to ensure that the educational needs of looked after children are better understood.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted free reserves of £212,913, which is significantly in excess of its stated policy target of £50,000. The trustees confirm that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“NAVSH will therefore maintain a minimum unrestricted reserve of £50,000.” — page 10
Trustees
- Carolyn Lawler
- David Williamson
- Eghele Eyituoyo
- Jancis Andrew
- Jennie Louise Davies
- Kate Louise Leyshon
- Lisa Marie Smith
- Lynsey Bell
- Matthew Cooke
- Michelle Nye
- Sarah Ann Clark
- Tina Hohn
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £297k | £269k |
| 31/03/2024 | £319k | £310k |
| 31/03/2023 | £258k | £301k |
| 31/03/2022 | £223k | £161k |
| 28/02/2021 | £181k | £146k |
Common questions
Is NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VIRTUAL SCHOOL HEADS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted free reserves of £212,913, which is significantly in excess of its stated policy target of £50,000. The trustees confirm that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION | 2 | £693k |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £135k |
| THE ADINT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| MISSES BARRIE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE JEANNINE VASSILIOU CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- NATIONAL DAY NURSERIES ASSOCIATION
- THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL-BASED TEACHER TRAINERS
- NATIONAL GOVERNANCE ASSOCIATION
- NETHERHALL EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PEOPLE ABUSED IN CHILDHOOD
- THE ASSOCIATION OF ADVISERS FOR OUTDOOR LEARNING AND EDUCATIONAL VISITS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VIRTUAL SCHOOL HEADS | £297k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL DAY NURSERIES ASSOCIATION | £3.4m | £110,001 - £120,000 | 5 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL-BASED TEACHER TRAINERS | £719k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL GOVERNANCE ASSOCIATION | £3.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NETHERHALL EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION | £3.5m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PEOPLE ABUSED IN CHILDHOOD | £394k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |