LUMIAR STOWFORD
To advance for the public benefit education in the United Kingdom, in particular by establishing, maintaining carrying on and managing Lumiar Stowford as a school. To promote for the benefit of local inhabitants the provision of facilities for education, recreation or other leisure time .
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £89,926, exceeding the trustees' policy target of holding 25% of total annual costs. The charity reported a net income surplus of £27,998 for the year, with cashflow described as healthy by the trustees.
What the accounts disclose
“Charging school fees remains our principal funding source and these increased by 5% this year from £7,700 to £8,100 (+VAT from January onwards).” — page 4
“We aim to hold a minimum of 25% of our total annual costs as cash reserves, and budget for this. At the end of the 24/25 academic year, we achieved reserves of £89,926 (28.3%), which exceeds our ambition.” — page 4
Trustees
- Craig Brown
- Ellen Rawlins
- Jill Lambert
- Katherine Symonds-Moore
- Shenel Shefik
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £346k | £318k |
| 31/08/2024 | £388k | £323k |
| 31/08/2023 | £227k | £234k |
| 31/08/2022 | £281k | £276k |
| 31/08/2021 | £207k | £215k |
Common questions
Is LUMIAR STOWFORD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £89,926, exceeding the trustees' policy target of holding 25% of total annual costs. The charity reported a net income surplus of £27,998 for the year, with cashflow described as healthy by the trustees. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.