AYSCOUGHFEE HALL SCHOOL LIMITED
The charity aims to provide all the necessary accommodation and equipment for pupils and staff in order to carry out the objectives of providing a liberal and sound education for pupils of both sexes aged between 3 and 11. It also aims to continue the improvement of the education of as many children as possible by keeping its fees at the lowest practicable level.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £120,854 for the year ended 31 August 2025, primarily due to increased staffing costs offsetting higher income from pupil numbers. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves decreased to £1,399,106, which remains above the stated policy target of approximately £417,000 (one term's expenditure). The charity holds £614,255 in bank deposits to meet unexpected expenditure or income decreases.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have determined that the appropriate level of free reserves, which are not invested in fixed assets, should be equivalent to at least one school term’s worth of expenditure; approximately £417,000.”
“Julia White, Jacqueline Jeffries and Theresa Wright, Trustees of the charitable company, however, did receive remuneration in their capacity as an employee, as detailed in the related party note 22.” — page 33
“Three Trustees received remuneration and employer pension contributions during the year and in the prior year for their teaching positions at the School. Due to the sensitivity of this information the Trustees have not disclosed these details within the financial statements.” — page 37
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Sam Nealchair
- Anne Elizabeth Cole
- Benjamin Fairbrother
- Beverley Curtis
- Daniel Roberts
- Edward Oliver Sneath
- Iain Crawford
- Jacqueline Jeffries
- Julia White
- MRS EMMA GIBSON
- Rachel Mayfield
- THERESA LOUISE WRIGHT
- TRACY BAXTER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.1m | £1.3m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/08/2023 | £978k | £1.1m |
| 31/08/2022 | £979k | £984k |
| 31/08/2021 | £869k | £893k |
Common questions
Is AYSCOUGHFEE HALL SCHOOL LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £120,854 for the year ended 31 August 2025, primarily due to increased staffing costs offsetting higher income from pupil numbers. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves decreased to £1,399,106, which remains above the stated policy target of approximately £417,000 (one term's expenditure). The charity holds £614,255 in bank deposits to meet unexpected expenditure or income decreases. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| COOPERS CHARITY CIO | 1 | £223k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYSCOUGHFEE HALL SCHOOL LIMITED | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PARKSIDE SCHOOL TRUST | £4.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COOPERS' COMPANY AND COBORN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | £753k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST HUGH'S SCHOOL (CARSWELL) TRUST LIMITED | £7.5m | £140,001 - £150,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST GEORGE'S SCHOOL, EDGBASTON | £5.2m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE FULHAM BOYS SCHOOL FOUNDATION CIO | £851k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |