CARLISLE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

Registered charity 297676 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as C S A

TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION AND WELFARE OF THE PUPILS AT THE SCHOOL, AND TO PROVIDE AND ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR THE EDUCATION AT THE SCHOOL, NOT NORMALLY PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY.

Objects

The object of the association (the objects) is to advance the education of pupils in the school and the Federation in particular by: - Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school and the Federation- Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and the Federation and advance the education of the pupils.

Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£59k
Latest spending
£54k
Registered
1987
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted cash funds increased to £37,024, significantly exceeding the stated reserves policy target of £5,000. The charity reported total fundraising income of £58,978 against costs of £12,843, resulting in a positive net cash flow for the period. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts accord with the accounting records and comply with applicable regulations.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Fundraising cost ratio: 21.8% of fundraised income, as disclosed
“During 2024-2025, the CSA raised £58,978 (2024: 52,169) with fundraising and other costs being £12,843 (2024: £14,100)” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £5,000 (held: £37k)
“The CSA aims to maintain reserves of £5,000 for general contingency purposes” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Carlisle School Association (matched by registered charity number).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Richmond Upon Thames

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/07/2025£59k£54k
31/07/2024£52k£36k
31/07/2023£32k£36k
31/07/2022£36k£27k
31/07/2021£15k£14k

Common questions

Is CARLISLE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted cash funds increased to £37,024, significantly exceeding the stated reserves policy target of £5,000. The charity reported total fundraising income of £58,978 against costs of £12,843, resulting in a positive net cash flow for the period. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts accord with the accounting records and comply with applicable regulations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.