CHEAM SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST
The education of girls and boys between the ages of 3 and 13.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust reported a net income surplus of £473,490 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by cost optimisation and increased interest income. Per the trustees' report, the School maintains strong liquidity with £2,865,780 in cash and £2,500,000 in current asset investments, while remaining debt-free. The financial review confirms that free reserves of £1,609,548 exceed the stated long-term target of £1,000,000, indicating strong financial health despite sector-wide challenges.
What the accounts disclose
“£100,000 - £110,000 2” — page 24
“To seek to maintain positive free reserves with a long-term target to reach £1,000,000.” — page 10
“One of the Governors has a child at the School and pays fees in line with other parents (2024: Three). The Director of Finance & Operations has two children at the school (2024: two) and as part of his contract of employment receives staff fee remission in line with the School’s Fees Remission Policy.” — page 28
“The results of the parent company are not presented in accordance with exemptions provided by the Companies Act (2006). The result for the year was a £473,490 surplus (2024: £126,722 surplus).”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Camilla Jane Hughes
- Claire Fiona Hamilton-Russell BA
- Elizabeth Anna Ackary Maurency
- James Edward Lenygon Dahl
- Peter Vance Allen
- Prubjyot Kaur Payne-Sahota MSc
- Robert William Harris
- Sir Mark John Harford
- Tara Reeve
- Yuet Yen Sum
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £9.0m | £8.5m |
| 31/08/2024 | £9.0m | £8.8m |
| 31/08/2023 | £8.8m | £7.9m |
| 31/08/2022 | £7.9m | £7.4m |
| 31/08/2021 | £7.2m | £7.1m |
Common questions
Is CHEAM SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust reported a net income surplus of £473,490 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by cost optimisation and increased interest income. Per the trustees' report, the School maintains strong liquidity with £2,865,780 in cash and £2,500,000 in current asset investments, while remaining debt-free. The financial review confirms that free reserves of £1,609,548 exceed the stated long-term target of £1,000,000, indicating strong financial health despite sector-wide challenges. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of CHEAM SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £100,000 - £110,000 band.
Who funds CHEAM SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHEAM SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST as a grant recipient include THE CHEAM FOUNDATION.
Shared trustees with funders
- Tara Reeve — trustee here and at THE CHEAM FOUNDATION
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHEAM FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £83k | payment to Cheam School for school fees for three Bursary recipient children |
| THE CHEAM FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £67k | payment to the school for school fees for The Cheam Foundation Bursary recipient children |
| THE CHEAM FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £13k | fund a new Pre-Prep Music facility |
| THE CHEAM FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | fund new branded cricket nets in the Cheam School sports hall |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £320 |
Charities like this
- MEDESHAMSTEDE EDUCATION TRUST
- FELTONFLEET SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- CHANNING HOUSE INCORPORATED, HIGHGATE
- LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
- THE CAVENDISH SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
- DEESIDE HOUSE EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEAM SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £9.0m | £100,000 - £110,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MEDESHAMSTEDE EDUCATION TRUST | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FELTONFLEET SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £8.1m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| CHANNING HOUSE INCORPORATED, HIGHGATE | £27.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | £4.0m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE CAVENDISH SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | £4.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |