WYCLIFFE COLLEGE (INCORPORATED)
The Charity principally provides education in Stonehouse to boys and girls from the ages of 2 - 18 in its two schools, the Preparatory School, including a Nursery department, and the Senior School; it also runs holiday courses for British and overseas students.
Objects
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ("THE OBJECTS") ARE:1. TO PROVIDE A SCHOOL FOR THE EDUCATION OF BOYS AND GIRLS, KNOWN AS WYCLIFFE COLLEGE AND FIRST FOUNDED IN THE YEAR 1882 BY THE LATE GEORGE WILLIAM SIBLY, MA AND TO DEVELOP AND EXTEND THE SAME.2. TO ESTABLISH AND CARRY ON AT ANY PLACE OR PLACES WHICH MAY BE THOUGHT FIT ANY SUBSIDIARY, AFFILIATED OR OTHER SCHOOLS FOR THE EDUCATION OF BOYS AND GIRLS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABOVE MENTIONED SCHOOL.3. TO PROVIDE GENERAL INSTRUCTION AND EDUCATION FOR BOYS AND GIRLS TOGETHER WITH PHYSICAL AND MORAL TRAINING.4. TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND SUBSIDISE BOARDING HOUSES FOR MASTERS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS, PUPILS AND OTHERS CONNECTED WITH OR ATTENDING SUCH SCHOOLS.5. TO PROVIDE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SCHOOL MAINTAINED BY THE CHARITY MEANS FOR TRAINING STUDENT TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF EDUCATION.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,201,357 for the year ended 31 August 2024, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £22.1m. The trustees confirmed that the financial statements remain appropriate on a going concern basis, despite the school failing to meet one financial covenant, with the lender expressing ongoing support. Unrestricted funds stood at £20.4m, which the trustees noted are wholly deployed in premises and equipment.
What the accounts disclose
“£200,001 - £210,000 1” — page 34
“The policy is therefore to control net current liabilities using annual operating surpluses.” — page 12
“For the year ended 31 August 2024, the school did not meet one of its financial covenants. The lender, while reserving its right to take action, has expressed ongoing support and continues to work closely with the school.” — page 13
“As at the balance sheet date, the College was owed £303,912 (2023: £271,644) by Woodpark Limited.” — page 48
“During the year the College received £265,316 (2023: £271,644) from Woodpark Limited under the gift aid scheme” — page 48
“As at the balance sheet date, the College was owed £303,912 (2023: £271,644) by Woodpark Limited.” — page 48
“During the year the College received £265,316 (2023: £271,644) from Woodpark Limited under the gift aid scheme” — page 48
“As at the balance sheet date, the College was owed £303,912 (2023: £271,644) by Woodpark Limited.” — page 48
“During the year the College received £265,316 (2023: £271,644) from Woodpark Limited under the gift aid scheme” — page 48
“The College has one wholly owned subsidiary, Woodpark Limited, registered number 2731302, which provides letting and retail services.” — page 6
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £190,001 - £200,000 (FY2023) to £200,001 - £210,000 (FY2024).
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
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Christian San José — Headmaster
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2024)
Trustees
- Simon Frederick Modlin Lloyd BSC MRICSchair
- ADEYEMI AYODELE OPALEYE
- CAROLINE DUCKWORTH
- ELIZABETH ANNE BUCKLEY
- John Clive Cecil May OBE DL
- Lewis Alan Faulkner
- Lynn Carol Duncan BSc, PGCE
- Major General Richard Martin Clements CBE
- William Robert Garrard MBA BSc
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | — | — |
| 31/08/2024 | £18.0m | £19.4m |
| 31/08/2023 | £16.0m | £17.3m |
| 31/08/2022 | £15.6m | £16.0m |
| 31/08/2021 | £14.3m | £15.3m |
Common questions
Is WYCLIFFE COLLEGE (INCORPORATED) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,201,357 for the year ended 31 August 2024, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £22.1m. The trustees confirmed that the financial statements remain appropriate on a going concern basis, despite the school failing to meet one financial covenant, with the lender expressing ongoing support. Unrestricted funds stood at £20.4m, which the trustees noted are wholly deployed in premises and equipment. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Hazlewoods LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of WYCLIFFE COLLEGE (INCORPORATED) earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £200,001 - £210,000 band.