BETHANY SCHOOL
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year of £367,314, driven by increased energy and food costs, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £16.84 million to £16.47 million. However, the charity holds significant unrestricted reserves of £13.64 million and maintains a robust balance sheet with tangible fixed assets of £13.85 million. The trustees and auditors confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Governors have agreed to maintain one term’s worth of working capital wherever possible.” — page 7
“During the year under review, £33,600 (2022: £32,641) was paid to Looking Glass Marketing Limited in respect of marketing services. Mr D Shaw, a governor of the School, holds shares in Looking Glass Marketing Limited.” — page 30
“During the year under review, £7,000 (2022: £nil) was received from a Governor in respect of rental income for a property owned by the School. The rent was charged at market rates.” — page 30
“During the year under review, £33,600 (2022: £32,641) was paid to Looking Glass Marketing Limited in respect of marketing services. Mr D Shaw, a governor of the School, holds shares in Looking Glass Marketing Limited.” — page 30
“During the year under review, £7,000 (2022: £nil) was received from a Governor in respect of rental income for a property owned by the School. The rent was charged at market rates.” — page 30
“During the year under review, £33,600 (2022: £32,641) was paid to Looking Glass Marketing Limited in respect of marketing services. Mr D Shaw, a governor of the School, holds shares in Looking Glass Marketing Limited.” — page 30
“During the year under review, £7,000 (2022: £nil) was received from a Governor in respect of rental income for a property owned by the School. The rent was charged at market rates.” — page 30
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Francie Healy — Headmaster
- Paul Jones — Head of Bethany School
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/07/2025)
Trustees
- Jonathan Mark Fennchair
- Alex Sharkey
- Amanda McKnight
- Andrew CUNNINGHAM
- Elizabeth Connell
- Justin Philip Keble Hobson
- Keith Buckland
- Lindsay Roberts
- Moira Duncombe
- NIGEL PHILIP KIMBER
- Peter Gerald Bateman
- ROGER COLLINGWOOD CLARK
- Sophie Hawkes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £8.8m | £8.9m |
| 31/08/2024 | £8.8m | £8.9m |
| 31/08/2023 | £8.1m | £8.4m |
| 31/08/2022 | £8.1m | £7.5m |
| 31/08/2021 | £7.1m | £6.5m |
Common questions
Is BETHANY SCHOOL financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year of £367,314, driven by increased energy and food costs, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £16.84 million to £16.47 million. However, the charity holds significant unrestricted reserves of £13.64 million and maintains a robust balance sheet with tangible fixed assets of £13.85 million. The trustees and auditors confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by TC Group.