ALDWICKBURY SCHOOL TRUST LTD
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit after depreciation of £4,940 for the year ended 31 July 2025, compared to a deficit of £366,064 in the prior year. Total unrestricted funds stood at £9,310,698, with the trustees noting that free reserves are minimal as funds are primarily invested in land and buildings. The trustees confirmed the school remains a going concern, monitoring financial health through rigorous oversight of cash flow and debt servicing.
What the accounts disclose
“Free reserves (funds not tied up in fixed assets or designated) are minimal, as the School’s unrestricted funds are primarily invested in land and buildings. The School relies on recurring cash flow for working capital. The Governors’ policy is to generate sufficient annual reserves to service borrowings, fulfil objectives, and reinvest in facilities. The School does not aim to accumulate free reserves beyond these operational requirements.” — page 16
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- MR J G BROMFIELDchair
- Catherine Thea Dugmore
- Dr ROGER LEONARD AXWORTHY
- Grant Gardner
- Jennifer Lumsden
- MR C S BOOTHBY
- MR J Hodgson
- Matthew Williams
- Mr Graham Howe
- Mr Jim Lewis
- Phillip Barr
- Rachel Kate Cooke
- Simon Jeremy Mumford
- Tahsin Chasmawala
- William Toleman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £7.7m | £7.7m |
| 31/07/2024 | £7.7m | £8.1m |
| 31/07/2023 | £7.0m | £7.0m |
| 31/07/2022 | £6.3m | £6.0m |
| 31/07/2021 | £5.9m | £5.6m |
Common questions
Is ALDWICKBURY SCHOOL TRUST LTD financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit after depreciation of £4,940 for the year ended 31 July 2025, compared to a deficit of £366,064 in the prior year. Total unrestricted funds stood at £9,310,698, with the trustees noting that free reserves are minimal as funds are primarily invested in land and buildings. The trustees confirmed the school remains a going concern, monitoring financial health through rigorous oversight of cash flow and debt servicing. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.