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GREENFIELDS EDUCATIONAL TRUST

Registered charity 287037 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as GREENFIELDS SCHOOL, GREENFIELDS SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED · listed website unreachable when last crawled

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Latest income
£1.3m
Latest spending
£1.3m
Registered
1983
Accounts read
FY2023

Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £56,185 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £5,094,273 to £5,038,087. The trustees' report notes that the increased cost of living has compounded post-year-end management results, with plans for possible cash injections to support future actions. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“There are no free reserves this year due to the capital improvements in the whole school during the year. The trustees intend to build up this reserve as pupil numbers increase, to have a realistic level of reserves for the future.” — page 4
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The increased cost of living has compounded the post year end management results, but plans are in place to address the effects of these matters to bring back previous years' results and then continue to improve with the options available. Plans for possible cash injections will further support the actions being undertaken.” — page 6
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Newgale Farm Cottages Limited
“Newgale Farm Cottages Limited is a subsidiary of the Trust established to manage the income from these properties.” — page 7
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Manningtons. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)

Total income
£1.3m
Total spending
£1.3m
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
46

Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

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Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: East Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£1.3m£1.3m
31/08/2024£2.0m£2.4m
31/08/2023£2.2m£2.3m
31/08/2022£2.0m£1.9m
31/08/2021£1.7m£1.7m

Common questions

Is GREENFIELDS EDUCATIONAL TRUST financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £56,185 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total unrestricted funds from £5,094,273 to £5,038,087. The trustees' report notes that the increased cost of living has compounded post-year-end management results, with plans for possible cash injections to support future actions. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Manningtons.