THE HOWE GREEN EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED
Independent co-educational day school and nursery for 2 - 11 year olds.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £2,031,697, with net current assets in deficit by £30,774 against long-term liabilities of £711,081. The trustees report that the school remains in a financially sound position and that the present level of free reserves is satisfactory. The independent auditors confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Two employees earned between £60,000 and £70,000 per annum (including benefits) during the year (2024: one).” — page 21
“Two employees earned between £60,000 and £70,000 per annum (including benefits) during the year (2024: one).” — page 21
“Fees receivable 1,894,459” — page 12
“The Board considers that the level of free reserves should be increased as circumstances permit so as to provide the flexibility needed to cover temporary shortfalls in incoming resources due to the timing differences in income flows; and adequate working capital to cover core costs to allow the School to cope and respond to unforeseen emergencies, whilst specific action plans are implemented.” — page 5
“At the end of the year four Governors were parents of children at the school (2024 - 3 Governors). School fee charges are on normal commercial terms and Governors derive no financial benefit. There are no further related party transactions” — page 28
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (FY2024) → 2 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Paul — Co-Headteacher
- Anna — Co-Headteacher
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Samantha Bristowchair
- ALISON WHITE
- AMANDA CUTLAN-SMYTH
- Dr Gamini Ambepitiya
- ELIZABETH GRACE LESTER
- Edward Fielding
- Gemma Rogers
- Marie Calnan
- Mary Sanders
- Ralph John Foster Dalton
- William Wells
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £2.0m | £1.8m |
| 31/08/2024 | £2.2m | £2.0m |
| 31/08/2023 | £2.1m | £2.1m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.9m | £1.9m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.8m | £1.7m |
Common questions
Is THE HOWE GREEN EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £2,031,697, with net current assets in deficit by £30,774 against long-term liabilities of £711,081. The trustees report that the school remains in a financially sound position and that the present level of free reserves is satisfactory. The independent auditors confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Brindley Millen Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE HOWE GREEN EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HOWE GREEN EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED | £2.0m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HOWE GREEN TRUST | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREENFIELDS EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £1.3m | — | — | below | — | noted |
| Highworth Grammar School Trust, School Fund | £565k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWARK PREPARATORY SCHOOL COMPANY LIMITED | £1.2m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| DURSTON HOUSE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED | £6.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |