TEMPLE GROVE SCHOOLS TRUST
The charity's general object is the advancement of education of children and students. The charity is sponsor of Temple Grove Academy Trust, which runs Temple Grove Academy in Tunbridge Wells; and has endowed the primary phases of 3 academies in south east London in partnership with the Haberdashers' Aske's Federation. It seeks other opportunities in primary education.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased by £36,064 during the year, resulting in net assets of £4,374,592. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,851,909 and restricted reserves of £2,522,683. The trustees confirmed that systems are in place to mitigate risks and that the charity will continue in operation.
What the accounts disclose
“Simon Lough is a Trustee and Deputy Chair of Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South (HATS) and a Governor of Haberdashers’ Knights Primary” — page 3
“Kathie Child-Villiers was a Governor of Skinners’ Temple Grove school (retired 31 August 2025)” — page 3
“Simon Lough is a Trustee and Deputy Chair of Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South (HATS) and a Governor of Haberdashers’ Knights Primary” — page 3
“Kathie Child-Villiers was a Governor of Skinners’ Temple Grove school (retired 31 August 2025)” — page 3
“Simon Lough is a Trustee and Deputy Chair of Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South (HATS) and a Governor of Haberdashers’ Knights Primary” — page 3
“Kathie Child-Villiers was a Governor of Skinners’ Temple Grove school (retired 31 August 2025)” — page 3
Trustees
- SIMON NICHOLAS LOUGHchair
- Alexander Philip Clark
- Jonathan Piers Worsley Coleman
- Kathleen Child-Villiers
- MR Ed Richardson
- Nicola Jane Denoon Duncan
- Nigel Kenrick Grosvenor PRESCOT
- Simon Robert BREWER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £69k | £121k |
| 31/08/2024 | £70k | £89k |
| 31/08/2023 | £67k | £83k |
| 31/08/2022 | £67k | £86k |
| 31/08/2021 | £71k | £88k |
Common questions
Is TEMPLE GROVE SCHOOLS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased by £36,064 during the year, resulting in net assets of £4,374,592. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,851,909 and restricted reserves of £2,522,683. The trustees confirmed that systems are in place to mitigate risks and that the charity will continue in operation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.