WEST HILL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
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.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- ANDREW SEARS
- Andrew Gist
- Caroline Jonas
- Duncan Sinclair
- James Edward Abbott Barnes
- Jonathan Anthony Frank Marren
- Matthew Johnathan Jensen
- Penelope Jane Prescott
- Sally Georgina Sproul
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?
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.