LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND LEEDS GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total funds of £17,453,430, comprising significant restricted and endowment funds, but reports a negative unrestricted fund balance of £172,618. The trustees have agreed with GSAL to replenish the unrestricted funds via annual donations over a period not exceeding twenty years. The charity employs no staff directly, relying instead on free support services provided by GSAL.
What the accounts disclose
“The unrestricted fund had a negative balance of £172,618 at 31 August 2023 (2022: £191,242) Having sought the views and advice of the Charity Commission, the Foundation Trustees have agreed with the Directors of GSAL to replenish these funds by annual donations over a period not exceeding twenty years.” — page 6
“The charity employs no staff, employees from GSAL provide support to the operations of the charity, however, it is not possible to place a value on these services which are provided free of charge.” — page 17
“The charity has provided a guarantee under a loan agreement between NatWest and GSAL as disclosed in note 10.” — page 15
“The charity employs no staff, employees from GSAL provide support to the operations of the charity, however, it is not possible to place a value on these services which are provided free of charge.” — page 17
“The charity has provided a guarantee under a loan agreement between NatWest and GSAL as disclosed in note 10.” — page 15
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/04/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (10/04/2015)
- Received assets from another charity (10/04/2015)
- Received assets from another charity (10/04/2015)
Trustees
- Philip Brittonchair
- Claire Vilarrubi
- Georgina Mitchell
- Mark Curle
- Stephen Kingston
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £617k | £463k |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.4m | £113k |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.2m | £155k |
| 31/08/2022 | £670k | £147k |
| 31/08/2021 | £765k | £402k |
Common questions
Is LEEDS GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND LEEDS GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity holds total funds of £17,453,430, comprising significant restricted and endowment funds, but reports a negative unrestricted fund balance of £172,618. The trustees have agreed with GSAL to replenish the unrestricted funds via annual donations over a period not exceeding twenty years. The charity employs no staff directly, relying instead on free support services provided by GSAL. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BARTLETT FOUNDATION | 1 | £31k |
| The Keith Howard Foundation | 1 | £30k |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | 1 | £426 |