FRIENDS OF STEEP SCHOOL
Friends of Steep School fundraises for school resources, extracurriculars, and teacher support, ensuring all pupils access quality education, better facilities, and learning opportunities, regardless of background.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE ASSOCIATION (THE OBJECTS) IS TO ADVANCE THEEDUCATION OF PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL IN PARTICULAR BY:2.1 DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STAFF, PARENTS ANDOTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL2.2 ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES OR PROVIDING FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT WHICHSUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total receipts for the year were £44,997 against total payments of £38,851, resulting in a net increase in cash funds. The charity held unrestricted cash funds of £19,376 at the year end, all held in a NatWest current account. The trustees confirmed that all operations are continuing and resources are adequate to meet liabilities as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to spend the funds it raises for the benefit of the pupils within a reasonable time, while holding enough to meet the up-front costs of its events and any spending already committed to the school.” — page 8
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 25
- Government income: £12,000 — grants £12,000 (1); 27% of the £44,997 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 25
Trustees
- Simone do Nascimentochair
- Nienke Marthe Willemijn van Deursen
- Sarah Rowden
- Triona Benton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £45k | £39k |
| 31/12/2024 | £21k | £18k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF STEEP SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts for the year were £44,997 against total payments of £38,851, resulting in a net increase in cash funds. The charity held unrestricted cash funds of £19,376 at the year end, all held in a NatWest current account. The trustees confirmed that all operations are continuing and resources are adequate to meet liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF STEEP SCHOOL | £45k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF STOKE ROW SCHOOL | £35k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF GRASMERE SCHOOL | £31k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF STEYNING PRIMARY SCHOOL | £26k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF SHEET SCHOOL | £32k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF STROUD GREEN SCHOOL | £53k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |