DR CHALLONER'S SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST
The provision of scholarships, prizes, grants, equipment, buildings, playing fields and other assistance for the benefit of Dr Challoner's Grammar School and its pupils.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £94,511 from £299,722 in the prior year, a reduction attributed to funding major projects including the purchase of 149 Station Road. The Trustees consider the current level of unrestricted funds appropriate to assist the school in the short and long term, having assessed likely future donation levels. The Trustees also confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the Trust's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have decided that a level of unrestricted funds of £95K at 31 August 2025 is appropriate to best assist the school in both the short and long term, having assessed likely donation levels to be received in the future.” — page 9
“The Trust made grants totalling £347,735 (2024: £23,264) to Dr Challoner’s Grammar School in line with its prime objectives and a further £3,000 (2024: £3,000) contribution towards staff time spent on governance.” — page 19
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2021)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/08/2015)
Trustees
- DAVID ALASTAIR ATKINSONchair
- Christopher Barratt
- Jonathan David Pearson
- Mark Haines
- PETER MILLINS
- Paul Serkis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £358k | £417k |
| 31/08/2024 | £471k | £43k |
| 31/08/2023 | £402k | £241k |
| 31/08/2022 | £307k | £344k |
| 31/08/2021 | £541k | £614k |
Common questions
Is DR CHALLONER'S SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £94,511 from £299,722 in the prior year, a reduction attributed to funding major projects including the purchase of 149 Station Road. The Trustees consider the current level of unrestricted funds appropriate to assist the school in the short and long term, having assessed likely future donation levels. The Trustees also confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the Trust's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DALLAM SCHOOL | 1 | £107k |
| The Merchant Taylors' Foundation | 1 | £58k |
Charities like this
- THE CHALLONER'S GIRLS FOUNDATION
- BISHOP CHALLONER SCHOOL
- THE DORIS GREGORY TRUST
- DALLAM SCHOOL
- MERCHANT TAYLORS' EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- WOLVERHAMPTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR CHALLONER'S SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £358k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE CHALLONER'S GIRLS FOUNDATION | £322k | — | 0 | unclear | 1.5% | no doubt |
| BISHOP CHALLONER SCHOOL | £3.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DORIS GREGORY TRUST | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DALLAM SCHOOL | £312k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MERCHANT TAYLORS' EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £336k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |