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NEWCASTLE SCHOOL FOR BOYS

Registered charity 503975 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as NEWLANDS EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED, The Newcastle School

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Latest income
£5.7m
Latest spending
£6.0m
Registered
1975
Accounts read
FY2025

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

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“The free reserves as at 31 August 2025 were (£346,879)” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: material uncertainty disclosed
“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.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: 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.
“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.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Pension scheme deficit: £39.8m
“The Valuation Report shows notional assets of £222.2bn and liabilities of £262bn, resulting in a scheme deficit of £39.8bn.” — page 35
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Azets Audit Services. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)

Total income
£5.7m
Total spending
£6.0m
Reserves (reported)
£5.6m
Employees
83

Reported reserves equal ~11.2 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Newcastle Upon Tyne City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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?

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.