NEWCASTLE SCHOOL FOR BOYS
The Charity principally provides education for boys from the ages of 3 to 18.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £302,095 for the year, drawing on prior reserves to shield families from rising costs. Per the trustees' report, free reserves were negative at £346,879, and the auditor identified a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to potential cash shortfalls beyond the initial 12-month period.
What the accounts disclose
“The free reserves as at 31 August 2025 were (£346,879)” — page 10
“As stated in Note 1, this indicates that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern.”
“This has prompted a full review of compliance and operational procedures. The process will now prioritise key areas of risk including Regulatory, Governance, Educational, Financial, and Reputational domains, ensuring that the School is well-positioned to navigate future challenges with resilience and strategic clarity.”
“The Valuation Report shows notional assets of £222.2bn and liabilities of £262bn, resulting in a scheme deficit of £39.8bn.” — page 35
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → material uncertainty (FY2025).
In the news
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- TIMOTHY JAMES CAREchair
- Claire King
- Dr NEIL DANIEL LLOYD JONES
- Susan Claire Melbourne
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £5.7m | £6.0m |
| 31/08/2024 | £5.9m | £5.9m |
| 31/08/2023 | £5.4m | £5.4m |
| 31/08/2022 | £4.8m | £4.7m |
| 31/08/2021 | £4.4m | £4.3m |
Common questions
Is NEWCASTLE SCHOOL FOR BOYS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £302,095 for the year, drawing on prior reserves to shield families from rising costs. Per the trustees' report, free reserves were negative at £346,879, and the auditor identified a material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to potential cash shortfalls beyond the initial 12-month period. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
Who funds NEWCASTLE SCHOOL FOR BOYS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NEWCASTLE SCHOOL FOR BOYS as a grant recipient include THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £50k | Education and Training |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MAKE MY DAY BETTER LIMITED | 1 | £2.5m |
| THE ROWSE FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £256k |
| BIG CHANGE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £174k |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- THE NEWCASTLE PREPARATORY SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME SCHOOL
- NEWELLS SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- THE DOWNS SCHOOL (CHARLTON HOUSE) LIMITED
- THE NEW SCHOOL
- NEWBRIDGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWCASTLE SCHOOL FOR BOYS | £5.7m | — | — | below | — | material uncertainty |
| THE NEWCASTLE PREPARATORY SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £3.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME SCHOOL | £12.8m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| NEWELLS SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £9.0m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE DOWNS SCHOOL (CHARLTON HOUSE) LIMITED | £5.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NEW SCHOOL | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |