THE CAVENDISH SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £105,162 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted general funds of £1,763,781. The trustees consider the level of free reserves to be sufficient, noting that the school maintains at least one term's expenditure in liquid reserves to meet anticipated future liabilities. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Governors consider that, given the nature of the school's work, the level of free reserves should be equivalent to the termly expenditure at any one time. Based on current expenditure levels this should be in the region of £1,200,000.” — page 5
“Two (2024: three) Governors who are also parents had children attending the school during the financial year. Fees paid by the Governors are the same as fees paid by others.” — page 31
“The school has purchased insurance to protect the school from loss arising from the neglect or defaults of its Governors. The insurance premium payable by the school during the year totalled £1,178 (2024: £1,178)” — page 8
“Two (2024: three) Governors who are also parents had children attending the school during the financial year. Fees paid by the Governors are the same as fees paid by others.” — page 31
“The school has purchased insurance to protect the school from loss arising from the neglect or defaults of its Governors. The insurance premium payable by the school during the year totalled £1,178 (2024: £1,178)” — page 8
“Two (2024: three) Governors who are also parents had children attending the school during the financial year. Fees paid by the Governors are the same as fees paid by others.” — page 31
“The school has purchased insurance to protect the school from loss arising from the neglect or defaults of its Governors. The insurance premium payable by the school during the year totalled £1,178 (2024: £1,178)” — page 8
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Alice Gotto
- Astrid Catharina Von Franck
- Elham Saudi
- Ersilia Molnar
- Gisele Waterman
- Glenda FONTAINE
- Graeme McCafferty
- Hasanul Hoque
- Jessica Erin Hawley
- Mark Webster
- Sara Bettison
- Sarah Cunnane
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £4.0m | £3.9m |
| 31/08/2024 | £3.9m | £3.7m |
| 31/08/2023 | £3.9m | £3.7m |
| 31/08/2022 | £3.6m | £3.5m |
| 31/08/2021 | £3.4m | £3.3m |
Common questions
Is THE CAVENDISH SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £105,162 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted general funds of £1,763,781. The trustees consider the level of free reserves to be sufficient, noting that the school maintains at least one term's expenditure in liquid reserves to meet anticipated future liabilities. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Brewers Chartered Accountants.
Who funds THE CAVENDISH SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CAVENDISH SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED as a grant recipient include JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £320 |