BALLARD SCHOOL LIMITED
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £9,170,954, with free reserves of £6,350,162 representing approximately 2.6 terms of expenditure. The charity's stated policy is to hold sufficient reserves to cover a minimum of two terms' overheads, meaning reserves are currently above this target. The independent auditors confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the school's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“To enable Ballard School to continue operating should any unforeseen circumstance occur such as a fall in income, Ballard School aims to hold sufficient reserves to cover a minimum of two terms' overheads.” — page 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- ANNE PATRICIA WATSON-LEE
- Andrew William Stembridge
- CRAIG CUYLER
- Claire Deuchar
- Daniel Thomas Reeve
- Dean Marsh
- Dr ASHOK RAO
- EVELYN GUEST
- FIONA ELIZABETH MORGAN
- LAILA JAMIL
- Oliver Legg
- William Pollard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £7.4m | £8.0m |
| 31/08/2024 | £8.0m | £7.6m |
| 31/08/2023 | £7.6m | £7.3m |
| 31/08/2022 | £7.1m | £6.4m |
| 31/08/2021 | £6.7m | £5.9m |
Common questions
Is BALLARD SCHOOL LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £9,170,954, with free reserves of £6,350,162 representing approximately 2.6 terms of expenditure. The charity's stated policy is to hold sufficient reserves to cover a minimum of two terms' overheads, meaning reserves are currently above this target. The independent auditors confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the school's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by TC Group.