HYMERS COLLEGE
The principal activity is the education of girls and boys between the ages of 8 and 18 by the provision of a day school in Kingston upon Hull, the area of benefit now extending to East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,316,759 for the year, driven by exceptional restructuring costs of £856,458. Per the trustees' report, the school holds total reserves of £12,995,774, with free unrestricted reserves of £106,000, which is below the stated policy target of 2-3 months of operating costs. The trustees remain confident that projected pupil numbers and existing reserves can support the educational programme despite heightened political and economic risks.
What the accounts disclose
“£120,000 - £140,000 1 1” — page 29
“Free reserves which the School could spend on any of its charitable purposes, excluding tangible fixed assets were £106k at the year end. This figure would be in addition to restricted funds which cannot be utilised for operational expenses. The target level of reserves is between 2 and 3 months of operating costs, which is in excess of current free reserves levels.”
“In the year 3 Governors (2024: 5) and 4 people with significance influence (2024: 4) over the Charity had children enrolled at the college at the date of the financial statements. The fees charged in respect of their education are at the normal, arm’s length rates.” — page 50
“Management charges - Botanic Sidings Limited 31,188” — page 50
“In the year 3 Governors (2024: 5) and 4 people with significance influence (2024: 4) over the Charity had children enrolled at the college at the date of the financial statements. The fees charged in respect of their education are at the normal, arm’s length rates.” — page 50
“Management charges - Botanic Sidings Limited 31,188” — page 50
“Hymers College is the parent charity of a group which comprises three wholly owned subsidiaries, Botanic Sidings Limited (co. no. 3796732), The School Shop (Hull) Limited (co. no. 2349803) and The College Enterprises (Hull) Limited (co. no. 2583012). Each subsidiary is a trading company set up to deliver the charitable objectives of Hymers College.” — page 10
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Mr Stanley — Headmaster
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Hymers College Trustee Limited
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £13.7m | £15.0m |
| 31/08/2024 | £13.3m | £13.3m |
| 31/08/2023 | £12.1m | £12.4m |
| 31/08/2022 | £11.3m | £11.1m |
| 31/08/2021 | £10.2m | £9.7m |
Common questions
Is HYMERS COLLEGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,316,759 for the year, driven by exceptional restructuring costs of £856,458. Per the trustees' report, the school holds total reserves of £12,995,774, with free unrestricted reserves of £106,000, which is below the stated policy target of 2-3 months of operating costs. The trustees remain confident that projected pupil numbers and existing reserves can support the educational programme despite heightened political and economic risks. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of HYMERS COLLEGE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £120,000 - £140,000 band.
Who funds HYMERS COLLEGE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HYMERS COLLEGE as a grant recipient include THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY | FY2023 | £13k | Education |
| THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY | FY2024 | £13k | Education |
| THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY | FY2022 | £13k | Education |
| THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY | FY2021 | £10k | Education |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DORIS GREGORY TRUST | 1 | £386k |
| GOD MY SILENT PARTNER FOUNDATION | 1 | £79k |
| THE A M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE HULL AND EAST RIDING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- THE NORTH LONDON COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
- HURSTPIERPOINT COLLEGE LIMITED
- WALTHAMSTOW HALL
- QUEEN MARY'S SCHOOL (BALDERSBY) LTD
- FYLING HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- ST EDMUND'S SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYMERS COLLEGE | £13.7m | £120,000 - £140,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE NORTH LONDON COLLEGIATE SCHOOL | £36.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| HURSTPIERPOINT COLLEGE LIMITED | £40.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WALTHAMSTOW HALL | £11.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| QUEEN MARY'S SCHOOL (BALDERSBY) LTD | £4.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| FYLING HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £2.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |