FHS TRUST LIMITED
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £120,536 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds being in deficit by £818,021. Although total funds remain in surplus due to property revaluation reserves, the charity relied on a post-year-end receipt of £210,000 to clear its overdraft and maintain going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 £60,000 to £69,999 1” — page 24
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 £60,000 to £69,999 1” — page 24
“Following the change in the business activity in 2012, the trustees agreed to use the reserves generated to fund future school activities. Due to deficits between 2013 – 2024 and the deficit in the current year this has meant the unrestricted funds are in deficit by £818,021 (2024: £722,485).” — page 5
“The trustees have identified material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern. However, after reviewing the charitable company’s forecasts, expected income and expenditure, available reserves, and the continued support of the charitable company’s bank, the trustees consider that it remains appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.” — page 18
“One of the trustees, Mr P Patel, paid fees of £17,429 (2024: £22,000) to the chartiable company in respect of his children who attended the school. The fees paid by the trustee are on the same basis as those paid by other parents. At 26 August 2026 no fees owed were owed to the charitable company by the trustee.” — page 30
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- GARY ASTLEYchair
- BARBARA HUGHES
- DAVID ROWE
- PINAKIN PATEL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.9m | £1.9m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.9m | £2.0m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.7m | £2.0m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.9m | £1.9m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.7m | £1.7m |
Common questions
Is FHS TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £120,536 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds being in deficit by £818,021. Although total funds remain in surplus due to property revaluation reserves, the charity relied on a post-year-end receipt of £210,000 to clear its overdraft and maintain going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by John F Harvey Chartered Accountants.
What does the highest-paid employee of FHS TRUST LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £102k |
| ARDINA LIMITED | 1 | £98k |
| YESBE LIMITED | 1 | £68k |
| DONATING CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £32k |
| CML - CHEVRAS MO'OZ LADOL | 1 | £21k |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | 1 | £20k |
| THE GURU NANAK NISHKAM SEWAK JATHA (BIRMINGHAM) UK | 1 | £13k |
| THE ELIEZER FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |