THE KING'S SCHOOL OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF CANTERBURY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income before transfers and investment gains of £16k for the year ended 31 August 2025, a significant improvement from the previous year's loss of £1,189k. The Governors confirm that the overall financial position remains strong, with all liabilities and commitments fully matched by available funds and no material uncertainties regarding going concern. The charity is not dependent on irregular income sources, relying primarily on termly tuition and boarding fees.
What the accounts disclose
“Subsequent Event: On 12th September 2025 the school was advised by the Ludlow Trust that the Trustees had obtained Charity Commission approval to close the Trust and confirmed the School as the sole income beneficiary. Unrestricted Donation Income of £209k was subsequently received in 25/26.” — page 29
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/02/2024)
Trustees
- Angela Culley
- Canon Andrew Dodd
- Clare Cowburn Baker
- Count Benoit De Vitry d'Avencourt
- Dr Michael Sutherland
- FRANCES JUDD
- Fionnuala Kennedy
- James Alexander Davies-Warner
- John Mayne
- Lindsay Yates
- Reverend Canon Emma Pennington
- Robert Moulsdale
- Sir Nicholas Lyons
- Susan Clare Leadbeater
- THE VENERABLE WILLIAM JONATHAN ADAM
- THOMAS SINCLAIR MONTGOMERY
- Very Rev'd David Monteith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £52.8m | £52.8m |
| 31/08/2024 | £49.9m | £51.0m |
| 31/08/2023 | £49.3m | £48.0m |
| 31/08/2022 | £44.2m | £40.9m |
| 31/08/2021 | £39.9m | £36.4m |
Common questions
Is THE KING'S SCHOOL OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF CANTERBURY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income before transfers and investment gains of £16k for the year ended 31 August 2025, a significant improvement from the previous year's loss of £1,189k. The Governors confirm that the overall financial position remains strong, with all liabilities and commitments fully matched by available funds and no material uncertainties regarding going concern. The charity is not dependent on irregular income sources, relying primarily on termly tuition and boarding fees. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Alliotts LLP.