ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL, LAUNCESTON
St Joseph's School is an educational charity for children, providing first class education for children aged 4-16. We aim to provide the highest quality of academic tuition and the development of wider sporting, artisitic and social skills in all our pupils.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £6,149,867, with a net income surplus of £38,266 for the year. The trustees' report indicates that the school is funded from retained profits and has a reserves policy aiming to hold £500,000 of free cash by July 2026 to fund future capital works. Per the auditors' report, the financial statements give a true and fair view and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The aim is to hold £500,000 of free cash by 31st July 2026 and these reserves will be held to fund future capital works.” — page 6
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- elisabeth Mannchair
- Alan Doe
- Caroline Mott
- Commander Duncan Scott Jamieson Tilley
- Jack Scard Morgan
- Louise Holmes
- MARGARET JOAN WARREN
- Paul Hicks
- Susan Rowe
- TREVOR WATKINS
- Tracey Kingdon
- colin Bacon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £3.0m | £2.9m |
| 31/07/2024 | £2.9m | £2.8m |
| 31/07/2023 | £2.8m | £2.6m |
| 31/07/2022 | £2.6m | £2.4m |
| 31/07/2021 | £2.4m | £2.2m |
Common questions
Is ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL, LAUNCESTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £6,149,867, with a net income surplus of £38,266 for the year. The trustees' report indicates that the school is funded from retained profits and has a reserves policy aiming to hold £500,000 of free cash by July 2026 to fund future capital works. Per the auditors' report, the financial statements give a true and fair view and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gravita Audit Western Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GATWICK AIRPORT COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £320 |
Charities like this
- ST JOSEPH'S COLLEGE LIMITED
- St Joseph's School Association (SJSA)
- ST JOSEPH'S CONVENT SCHOOL
- ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEAD) LIMITED
- ST. JOSEPH'S PRE-SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL, LAUNCESTON | £3.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST JOSEPH'S COLLEGE LIMITED | £10.9m | £150,001 - £210,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| St Joseph's School Association (SJSA) | £110k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST JOSEPH'S CONVENT SCHOOL | £302k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST JOSEPH'S CHILD CARE GROUP | £748k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEAD) LIMITED | £5.5m | £120,001 - £130,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |