SAFFRON WALDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
SINCE 2005 THE TRUST HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN FUND-RAISING AND APPEAL ACTIVITITIES TO RAISE MONIES TO TO IMPROVE SCHOOL AMENITIES, RESOURCES AND TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted and restricted funds of £81,003, an increase from £74,512 in the prior year. The trustees report that the charity does not have a reserves policy and that funds are spent on projects deemed most impactful. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 37,991 30,860 68,851 29,940” — page 11
Inspection and regulatory ratings
- Ofsted — Saffron Walden County High School: Outstanding
Trustees
- Polly Josephine Lankesterchair
- ADRIAN JOHN GERARD HUGHES WILLIAMSON
- MARK HAYES
- Natalie Easthope
- Sarah Dignasse
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £69k | £62k |
| 31/03/2024 | £30k | £10k |
| 31/03/2023 | £19k | £3k |
| 31/03/2022 | £29k | £14k |
| 31/03/2021 | £22k | £27k |
Common questions
Is SAFFRON WALDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted and restricted funds of £81,003, an increase from £74,512 in the prior year. The trustees report that the charity does not have a reserves policy and that funds are spent on projects deemed most impactful. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Bentens.
Who funds SAFFRON WALDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SAFFRON WALDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL as a grant recipient include EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | Restricted Subsidiary Trust |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | Grants from restricted funds to organisations |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 23/07/2025 | £16k | School Games Organiser - 262 |
| Sport England | 15/04/2025 | £8k | School Games Organiser - 262 |
| Sport England | 03/06/2024 | £24k | School Games Organiser - 262 |
| Sport England | 08/09/2023 | £16k | School Games Organiser |
| Sport England | 14/03/2023 | £8k | School Games Organiser |
| Sport England | 26/07/2022 | £15k | School Games Organiser |
| Sport England | 23/03/2022 | £9k | School Games Organiser |