THE FRIENDS OF THE LADY ELEANOR HOLLES SCHOOL
To advance the education of pupils at the School and to promote a public benefit programme by raising funds to:- enhance the pupils' academic/moral/emotional/social/cultural development- fund learning equipment & resources for the school and it's public benefit initiatives- enhance student participation in community outreach- fund educational talks to support school and local parents
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PUPILS IN THE ELEANOR HOLLES SCHOOL
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £28,006 for the 17-month period, resulting in total reserves decreasing from £81,735 to £53,728. The trustees maintain that going concern is appropriate and note that unrestricted reserves of £47,515 remain above the stated minimum policy target of £5,000.
What the accounts disclose
“on 19 April 2021 the council voted to maintain a £5,000 minimum reserve, including any designated funds.”
“The School provides the Charitable Company with limited access to sports facilities, including the pool and tennis courts, free of charge. In turn, the Charitable Company generates fee revenue from school families in exchange for use of these facilities. The net profits from this arrangement form the designated swim club funds mentioned above.” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls 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
- Volunteers: 19
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Volunteers: 25
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2023
- Volunteers: 30
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Stephanie Jane Wheelerchair
- Christine Williams
- Kulwinder Singh Bhullar
- Natasha Elliott
- Saikumar Iyer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £75k | £103k |
| 05/04/2024 | £61k | £43k |
| 05/04/2023 | £49k | £39k |
| 05/04/2022 | £56k | £24k |
| 05/04/2021 | £31k | £98k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF THE LADY ELEANOR HOLLES SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £28,006 for the 17-month period, resulting in total reserves decreasing from £81,735 to £53,728. The trustees maintain that going concern is appropriate and note that unrestricted reserves of £47,515 remain above the stated minimum policy target of £5,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £500 |
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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 FRIENDS OF THE LADY ELEANOR HOLLES SCHOOL | £75k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF EARLS HALL SCHOOLS | £31k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF DANES HILL | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF SHOREHAM ACADEMY | £38k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF COLUMBIA PRIMARY SCHOOL | £46k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF HIGHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL WINCHMORE HILL | £28k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |