FRIENDS OF HOLMEWOOD
Friends of Holmewood undertake regular activities to promote good relations between pupils, parents and staff and fundraise to provide additional facilities to benefit the pupils of the school that would not be funded through normal school budget. We hold annual fundraising events including Christmas Fairs, Quiz Nights and Summer events for all staff, parents and pupils.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income of £14,151 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in unrestricted cash reserves of £31,265. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of approximately £10,000 to ensure liquidity for event deposits and buffer against cancellations. The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Summer ball – £28,684” — page 7
“the Trustees maintain that the Charity needs to hold reserves of c. £10,000 to ensure that it has enough liquidity to pay deposits for events and to maintain a buffer should significant losses be incurred through the cancellation of a major event” — page 8
Trustees
- Ala El-Kour
- Andrea Kayser
- Gemma Mole
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £59k | £44k |
| 30/06/2024 | £28k | £30k |
| 30/06/2023 | £89k | £113k |
| 30/06/2022 | £19k | £13k |
| 30/06/2021 | £6k | £6k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF HOLMEWOOD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income of £14,151 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in unrestricted cash reserves of £31,265. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of approximately £10,000 to ensure liquidity for event deposits and buffer against cancellations. The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.