ST JOHN'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £353k for the year ended 31 August 2024, an increase from the prior year's £39k. Total funds increased to £11,065k, with unrestricted free reserves of £6,706k held above the policy target of one term's charitable expenditure. The trustees and auditors confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Reserves Policy of the Charity is to hold Unrestricted Free Reserves in the School Account equivalent to at least one term of the School’s Charitable Expenditure.” — page 20
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £4.4m | £3.8m |
| 31/08/2024 | £3.9m | £3.5m |
| 31/08/2023 | £3.2m | £3.1m |
| 31/08/2022 | £3.1m | £3.3m |
| 31/08/2021 | £3.4m | £2.9m |
Common questions
Is ST JOHN'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £353k for the year ended 31 August 2024, an increase from the prior year's £39k. Total funds increased to £11,065k, with unrestricted free reserves of £6,706k held above the policy target of one term's charitable expenditure. The trustees and auditors confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/11/2010 | £11k | "Talking Through Time" |