THE NEW MODEL SCHOOL FOUNDATION
The Charity provides bursaries to enable young people to further their education at any school operated by The New Model School Company Ltd where they would otherwise by unable to attend or take part in the school's activities without financial assistance.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, IN PARTICULAR (BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY) BY PROVIDING BURSARIES AND GENERAL EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION AT ANY SCHOOL OPERATED BY THE NEW MODEL SCHOOL COMPANY WHERE THEY WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO ATTEND OR TAKE A FULL PART IN THE SCHOOL‘S ACTIVITIES WITHOUT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity raised £215,748 in its first year of operation, with total cash funds at year-end standing at £179,172. The trustees report that the foundation relies on donor generosity and focuses on securing multi-year pledges to mitigate long-term funding risks. No material uncertainties or deficits were disclosed in the filing.
What the accounts disclose
“The Foundation received 22 donations totalling £215,748 [excludes the receipts from NMS]” — page 7
“The Foundation received 22 donations totalling £215,748 [excludes the receipts from NMS]” — page 7
“The Foundation has been established following the 20 th successful year of The New Model School Company Ltd, which established Faraday primary school in Trinity Wharf and Maple Walk primary in North West London.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds 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 31/08/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- IAN FRANK ELLIOTT
- JANE MARGARET HALE
- John Peter Ashmore
- ROBERT MORRISSON ATWATER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £221k | £42k |
Common questions
Is THE NEW MODEL SCHOOL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity raised £215,748 in its first year of operation, with total cash funds at year-end standing at £179,172. The trustees report that the foundation relies on donor generosity and focuses on securing multi-year pledges to mitigate long-term funding risks. No material uncertainties or deficits were disclosed in the filing.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE NEW MODEL SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £221k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWPORT'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION CIO | £127k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEDE'S DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | £255k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWTON ABBOT PRESCHOOL | £94k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CLS BURSARY AND AWARDS FUND | £167k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BOLTON SCHOOL BURSARY FOUNDATION | £11.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |