THE KING'S SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT TRUST
The advancement of education through the medium of the King's School in Macclesfield, principally by collection of donations from members of public and awarding bursaries to pupils at the School
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds negligible free reserves, with fund balances of £1 at the year-end, as its policy is to donate all raised funds to the connected corporation. The entity reported a net incoming resource of £86,108 for the year, primarily from donations and legacies, which were subsequently transferred out. The trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern, though they noted the principal risk is a reduction in voluntary income.
What the accounts disclose
“The Governing Body of the Corporation have decided that holding reserves is unnecessary as the purpose of the Trust is to donate all funds raised to the Corporation.” — page 3
Trustees
- THE KING'S SCHOOL IN MACCLESFIELD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £86k | £86k |
| 31/07/2024 | £73k | £73k |
| 31/07/2023 | £83k | £83k |
| 31/07/2022 | £70k | £70k |
| 31/07/2021 | £56k | £56k |
Common questions
Is THE KING'S SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds negligible free reserves, with fund balances of £1 at the year-end, as its policy is to donate all raised funds to the connected corporation. The entity reported a net incoming resource of £86,108 for the year, primarily from donations and legacies, which were subsequently transferred out. The trustees confirmed the charity is a going concern, though they noted the principal risk is a reduction in voluntary income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.