WEST HILL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
West Hill School Trust was formed in 1959 and exists in order to deliver a wide range of charitable services to the community in which it is based. A principal service is the management of the school known as West Hill Park and its assets.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £11,668 for the period ending 31 December 2024. Per the trustees' report, the charity has no free reserves as defined by the Charity Commission, with unrestricted funds fully represented by premises and equipment. The auditor's report highlights a material uncertainty regarding going concern, noting that the company is no longer considered a going concern from 1 January 2025 due to a planned merger.
What the accounts disclose
“The Governors consider that free reserves of £1,000,000 (broadly equivalent to three months’ expenditure) would be appropriate”
“We draw attention to Note 1 in the financial statements, which indicates that as of 1 January 2025 the Charitable Company is no longer considered a going concern.” — page 10
“One Governor received remuneration of £2,500 in the current period.” — page 24
“One Governor received remuneration of £2,500 in the current period. One Governors or persons connected to them received £7,500 remuneration in the comparative year.” — page 24
“Two Governors (or connected person) received expenses amounting to £154 (2024: £1,577). The expenses were agreed by the headmaster for purchases made for the school.”
“One Governor received remuneration of £2,500 in the current period. One Governors or persons connected to them received £7,500 remuneration in the comparative year.” — page 24
“Two Governors (or connected person) received expenses amounting to £154 (2024: £1,577). The expenses were agreed by the headmaster for purchases made for the school.”
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: WEST HILL PARK SCHOOL LIMITED Companies House 11369480
- No intra-group transactions disclosed; company is dormant.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Transferred assets to another charity (09/09/2026)
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/08/2024 | £3.9m | £3.8m |
| 31/08/2023 | £3.7m | £3.9m |
| 31/08/2022 | £4.0m | £3.8m |
| 31/08/2021 | £3.9m | £3.8m |
Common questions
Is WEST HILL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £11,668 for the period ending 31 December 2024. Per the trustees' report, the charity has no free reserves as defined by the Charity Commission, with unrestricted funds fully represented by premises and equipment. The auditor's report highlights a material uncertainty regarding going concern, noting that the company is no longer considered a going concern from 1 January 2025 due to a planned merger. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Morris Crocker Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| AMABRILL LTD | 1 | £415k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £103k |
| THE REECE FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| YEMIN CHARITABLE TRUST LTD | 1 | £43k |
| ZICHRON MEIR LIMITED | 1 | £40k |
| TRUEMART LIMITED | 1 | £7k |
| THE THEATRES TRUST CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £5k |
| THE ROTHLEY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- HILLSIDE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- SOUTH HILL PARK TRUST LIMITED
- Cherry Hill Trust Ltd
- HILL HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED
- HOW HILL TRUST
- BEIS HILLEL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST HILL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £1.2m | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| HILLSIDE EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £213k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH HILL PARK TRUST LIMITED | £2.3m | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | 36.3% | material uncertainty |
| Cherry Hill Trust Ltd | £140k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HILL HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED | £10.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| HOW HILL TRUST | £427k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |