SANDROYD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
EDUCATION - INDEPENDENT PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Objects
TO ACCEPT AS A GIFT OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRE AND TAKE OVER AND CARRY ON AND DEVELOP THE ASSETS, PROPERTY AND UNDERTAKING OF SANDROYD SCHOOL LIMITED ON SUCH TERMS (IF ANY) AND IN SUCH MANNER AS THE GOVERNORS OF THE SCHOOL MAY THINK FIT;TO ACQUIRE AND CARRY ON IN THE UNITED KINGDOM ANY BOARDING OR DAY SCHOOL OR SCHOOLS FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN OF EITHER SEX OR BOTH SEXES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total net assets decreased to £4,046,798 from £4,200,739 in the prior year, driven by a net surplus before depreciation of £138,864. The charity reports no free reserves, with a policy to apply any operating surplus to facility development or bank borrowing repayment. The entity remains in a position to meet its day-to-day working capital requirements through agreed loan and overdraft facilities.
What the accounts disclose
“The school does not carry free reserves. It is the policy of the Governors to apply any operating surplus to the development and improvement of the fabric and facilities of the school, and/or to the repayment of bank borrowing.” — page 8
“Felicity Wilson, a governor was paid £3,331 (2024 - £3,223) during the year for dance tuition provided to pupils.” — page 28
“Felicity Wilson, a governor was paid £3,331 (2024 - £3,223) during the year for dance tuition provided to pupils. This was paid at the same hourly rate as other dance teachers. This transaction was conducted at arm’s length.” — page 28
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Employees paid over £60,000: 3 (£70,001–£80,000: 2; £120,001–£130,000: 1)
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Employees paid over £60,000: 3 (£70,001–£80,000: 2; £120,001–£130,000: 1)
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Employees paid over £60,000: 3 (£60,001–£70,000: 1; £70,001–£80,000: 1; £120,001–£130,000: 1)
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Sarah Segrave — Headmistress
- Rhodri Thomas — Chairman of Governors
- Nicky Brady — Deputy Head (Academics)
- Kate Blomfield — Deputy Head (Co-Curricular)
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- RHODRI THOMASchair
- Benjamin Vessey
- CHARLES MCVEIGH
- Casidhe Hannah Alice Baleri
- Felicity Wilson
- Genevieve Ford
- George Whitefield
- Guy Anderson
- Laura Miles
- OLIVER STANLEY
- PETER JOHN CASTLEMAN BOURKE
- Paul Bird
- Simon Barber
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £5.1m | £5.3m |
| 31/08/2024 | £5.5m | £5.5m |
| 31/08/2023 | £5.4m | £5.3m |
| 31/08/2022 | £5.1m | £5.1m |
| 31/08/2021 | £4.7m | £4.6m |
Common questions
Is SANDROYD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total net assets decreased to £4,046,798 from £4,200,739 in the prior year, driven by a net surplus before depreciation of £138,864. The charity reports no free reserves, with a policy to apply any operating surplus to facility development or bank borrowing repayment. The entity remains in a position to meet its day-to-day working capital requirements through agreed loan and overdraft facilities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Fawcetts LLP.
Who funds SANDROYD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SANDROYD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED as a grant recipient include DUMBRECK CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | FY2025 | £1k | Miscellaneous |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 05/06/2013 | £5k | "Restoration of the Sandroyd Tower Clock" |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANDROYD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £5.1m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| SARUM HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £4.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| NEW LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALL & SUNDRY PRODUCTIONS | £50k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| N D EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £27k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SOUTHDOWN SCHOOL TRUST | £144k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |