WESTCOTT HOUSE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £89,000 for the year ended 31 August 2025, following a deficit of £332,000 in the prior year. Free reserves stood at £582,000, which the trustees note is challenging against their policy of maintaining six months of expenditure. The trustees report that cash resources are available and the charity will have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the immediate future.
What the accounts disclose
“One employees was paid in excess of £60,000 (2024: none).” — page 24
“One employees was paid in excess of £60,000 (2024: none).” — page 24
“The finance committee have established a policy of maintaining reserves at a level of 6 months expenditure.” — page 7
“During the year, one (2024: none) trustee rented property from the charity with payments for rent and utilities totalling £20,028 (2024: £nil). The agreement was on the same terms as that issued to other non related party external lets.” — page 37
“During the year, three (2024: three) trustees made donations to the charity totalling £907 (2024: £550).” — page 37
“During the year, one (2024: none) trustee rented property from the charity with payments for rent and utilities totalling £20,028 (2024: £nil). The agreement was on the same terms as that issued to other non related party external lets.” — page 37
“During the year, three (2024: three) trustees made donations to the charity totalling £907 (2024: £550).” — page 37
“During the year, one (2024: none) trustee rented property from the charity with payments for rent and utilities totalling £20,028 (2024: £nil). The agreement was on the same terms as that issued to other non related party external lets.” — page 37
“During the year, three (2024: three) trustees made donations to the charity totalling £907 (2024: £550).” — page 37
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Venerable Mark John Steadmanchair
- Adam Christopher Morrow
- Canon Clement Henly Hutton-Mills
- Charlotte Anne Drinkwater
- Prof Helen King
- Professor David Alexander Syme Fergusson
- Revd Canon Dr Flora Jane Louise Winfield
- Revd Canon Mark David Bennet
- Revd Dr Muthuraj Swamy
- Revd Dr Samuel Richard Hole
- Revd Dr Victoria Louise Johnson
- Rt Revd Dr Alexander James Hughes
- Rt Revd Dr Anderson Jeremiah
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.3m | £1.4m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.1m | £1.5m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.1m | £1.4m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.1m | £1.4m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.1m | £1.5m |
Common questions
Is WESTCOTT HOUSE financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £89,000 for the year ended 31 August 2025, following a deficit of £332,000 in the prior year. Free reserves stood at £582,000, which the trustees note is challenging against their policy of maintaining six months of expenditure. The trustees report that cash resources are available and the charity will have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the immediate future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Streets Audit LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of WESTCOTT HOUSE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.