FRIENDS OF HEVER SCHOOL
The 'Friends of Hever School' raises funds for the benefit of Hever C of E School in Hever, Kent.The main focus of the Friends fundraising at the moment, is to raise funds for facilities to enrich the children's education.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL IN PARTICULAR BY DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STAFF,PARENTS AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL,ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES OR PROVIDING FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT WHICH SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved significant profits across its fundraising activities, with total takings of £32,868.88 against expenses of £17,006.80 for the year. The Treasurer's summary confirms a 'bumper fund raising year' driven by the return of major events like the Hever Ball. The charity holds closing balances of £12,838.48 in its current account and £11,142.85 in its savings account, indicating adequate resources for ongoing projects such as the outdoor classroom.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2025
- Volunteers: 15
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2024
- Volunteers: 20
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2023
- Volunteers: 10
Trustees
- Amy Fletcher
- Amy House
- Elissa Mitchell
- Megan Park
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £33k | £17k |
| 31/07/2024 | £38k | £20k |
| 31/07/2023 | £31k | £22k |
| 31/07/2022 | £22k | £26k |
| 31/07/2021 | £12k | £6k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF HEVER SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved significant profits across its fundraising activities, with total takings of £32,868.88 against expenses of £17,006.80 for the year. The Treasurer's summary confirms a 'bumper fund raising year' driven by the return of major events like the Hever Ball. The charity holds closing balances of £12,838.48 in its current account and £11,142.85 in its savings account, indicating adequate resources for ongoing projects such as the outdoor classroom.
Who funds FRIENDS OF HEVER SCHOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF HEVER SCHOOL as a grant recipient include GATWICK AIRPORT COMMUNITY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GATWICK AIRPORT COMMUNITY TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| GATWICK AIRPORT COMMUNITY TRUST | FY2025 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £477 |
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- FRIENDS OF BRECON HIGH SCHOOL
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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 HEVER SCHOOL | £33k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF BRECON HIGH SCHOOL | £52k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF EPPING PRIMARY SCHOOL | £25k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF ST WILFRID'S SCHOOL - HAYWARDS HEATH | £28k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF KENTISH TOWN SCHOOL | £29k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF AMBLER | £39k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |