TALBOT HEATH SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
The provision of high quality holistic education for girls between the ages of 3 and 18. The school has been designated as a school with a religious character.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £707,513 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in free reserves being in deficit by £593,933. Despite this negative free reserve position, the trustees confirm that financial plans provide sufficient comfort to meet all commitments for at least 12 months, and the auditors found no material uncertainties regarding the going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“£100,000-£110,000 1 1” — page 26
“Free reserves (excluding designated reserves and those invested in fixed assets) are currently in deficit by £593,933”
“Two governors (2024: Two governors} had a child at the School during the year.” — page 32
“Governors’ liability insurance is provided for all Governors as detailed in note 3 to the accounts.” — page 32
“Two governors (2024: Two governors} had a child at the School during the year.” — page 32
“Governors’ liability insurance is provided for all Governors as detailed in note 3 to the accounts.” — page 32
“A subsidiary trading company, Rothesay Events (registered number 10139433), wholly owned by Talbot Heath School Trust Ltd, was incorporated on 21% April 2016”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Cecilia Handel — Bursar (COO)
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Rebecca Newtonchair
- David Walker
- Dr John Holloway
- Dr RICHARD DAY
- Elaine Brook
- Gary House
- Kathryn Heather Potten
- Rev NICHOLAS VINCENT WELLS
- Sarah Louise Hill
- Walid Badawy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £8.1m | £9.0m |
| 31/08/2024 | £9.0m | £9.0m |
| 31/08/2023 | £9.3m | £8.6m |
| 31/08/2022 | £8.1m | £8.2m |
| 31/08/2021 | £8.5m | £7.5m |
Common questions
Is TALBOT HEATH SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £707,513 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in free reserves being in deficit by £593,933. Despite this negative free reserve position, the trustees confirm that financial plans provide sufficient comfort to meet all commitments for at least 12 months, and the auditors found no material uncertainties regarding the going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of TALBOT HEATH SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £100,001 - £110,000 band.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TALBOT HEATH SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £8.1m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| HEATH MOUNT SCHOOL TRUST LTD | £10.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | £4.0m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| Highworth Grammar School Trust, School Fund | £565k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BALLARD SCHOOL LIMITED | £7.4m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ST PHILIP'S SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £2.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |