BEECHWOOD PARK SCHOOL LIMITED
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £591,107 for the year, driven by government policy changes regarding VAT and business rates, as well as a significant non-cash pension provision. Despite this deficit, the charity maintains a strong liquidity position with unrestricted reserves of £5,342,891 and cash reserves representing 23.07% of income, which the governors consider sufficient to meet liabilities as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
“The Governors regularly review the School’s funding approach by its strategic and financing policies and aim to maintain cash reserves of between 15% and 25% of income.” — page 8
“Governors' liability insurance premium costs were incurred by the Company. The premium is included within the total cost of insurance and is not separately identifiable.” — page 33
“The school recognises £585,145 (31 August 2024 £251,155) of pension provision on its Balance Sheet, in relation to the closed pension scheme. The provision is attributable to the Independent Schools’ Pension Scheme.” — page 32
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 00820476
Funders the charity credits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Mark William Hammondchair
- Alastair Mark Woodgate
- Anna Marie Philpott
- Carole Elizabeth Pomfret
- Edward Paul Nicholas Phillips
- Lt Col retd Matthew William Southworth Cawthorne RM
- Maureen Cussans
- Nigel Charles Moore
- Professor Thomas Stanley Jacques
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £9.1m | £9.7m |
| 31/08/2024 | £9.3m | £9.2m |
| 31/08/2023 | £8.9m | £8.7m |
| 31/08/2022 | £8.7m | £8.2m |
| 31/08/2021 | £7.9m | £7.8m |
Common questions
Is BEECHWOOD PARK SCHOOL LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £591,107 for the year, driven by government policy changes regarding VAT and business rates, as well as a significant non-cash pension provision. Despite this deficit, the charity maintains a strong liquidity position with unrestricted reserves of £5,342,891 and cash reserves representing 23.07% of income, which the governors consider sufficient to meet liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.