THE MARGATE SCHOOL CIO
For the public benefit, to advance, improve, develop and maintain education in, and appreciation of the liberal arts and cultural studies, including but not exclusively visual and performative arts, music, cultural studies and literature by supporting the work of The Margate School.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £11,037 for the year ended 1 July 2025, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £15,621 to £4,584. The filing notes that the company is entitled to and has taken an exemption from audit under the Companies Act 2006. No specific reserves policy target is stated in the document.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year donations totalling £219,942.37 (2024 £100,000) were made to The Margate School, a company limited by guarantee (registered at Companies House, number 09629126) and an entity that shares key personnel with the Margate School CIO.” — page 9
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Denise Roudette
- Hugo Fenwick
- James Shea
- PHILIPPA SALLY PLATO AKA PHILIPPA BEALE
- Wendy Carter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2025 | £210k | £221k |
| 01/07/2024 | £119k | £103k |
Common questions
Is THE MARGATE SCHOOL CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £11,037 for the year ended 1 July 2025, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £15,621 to £4,584. The filing notes that the company is entitled to and has taken an exemption from audit under the Companies Act 2006. No specific reserves policy target is stated in the document.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| VISCOUNT AMORY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £230k |
| KEHAL YETEV LEV | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- TRACEY EMIN FOUNDATION CIO
- ROYAL FEMALE SCHOOL OF ART FOUNDATION
- MARGARET DAVIES CHARITY
- MAYFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL GRAVESEND
- BLUNDELL'S SCHOOL
- SATMAR LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MARGATE SCHOOL CIO | £210k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRACEY EMIN FOUNDATION CIO | £2.7m | £70,000 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL FEMALE SCHOOL OF ART FOUNDATION | £215k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MARGARET DAVIES CHARITY | £275k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MAYFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL GRAVESEND | £488k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BLUNDELL'S SCHOOL | £19.5m | £170,001 - £180,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |