SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS ALLIANCE
The charity promotes and develops the best practice found in partnerships between schools.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £2,359 for the year ended 31st August 2025, resulting in net assets of £59,936. The trustees consider these free reserves to be in line with their policy of holding sufficient reserves to support 2-3 months of core operating costs. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Champions Programme 119,000” — page 12
“The Trustees intend to hold sufficient general reserves to support between 2-3 months of core operating costs at each year end, which is currently estimated to be circa £30,000.” — page 6
“Four Trustees of the charity were employed by four organisations that contributed funds to the charity as donors to the Champions programme. These funds were at the same level as other Champion contributors.” — page 15
Trustees
- Tom James Marshall Arbuthnottchair
- Clare Elizabeth Ives
- Neil David SMITH
- Nicholas Leo Winkley
- Nicola Ann Mattin
- STEPHEN KINGSLEY LESTER
- Sarah Elizabeth Butterworth
- Simon Nathan
- Thomas John Campbell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £133k | £135k |
| 31/08/2024 | £150k | £132k |
| 31/08/2023 | £143k | £181k |
| 31/08/2022 | £156k | £73k |
Common questions
Is SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS ALLIANCE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £2,359 for the year ended 31st August 2025, resulting in net assets of £59,936. The trustees consider these free reserves to be in line with their policy of holding sufficient reserves to support 2-3 months of core operating costs. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.