GADS HILL SCHOOL
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's free reserves (unrestricted reserves less fixed assets) are at a negative balance of £2,014,301, which the governors attribute to substantial investment in buildings and facilities. Despite this negative free reserve position, the trustees report a stable cash flow from healthy student rolls and a strong relationship with bankers, concluding that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Although as shown on the balance sheet the school’s free reserves (unrestricted reserves less fixed assets) are at a negative balance of £2,014,301 (2024: £2,215,907), this illustrates the extent of the investment in our school, which is common practice for schools in the sector which must finance their own capital investment plans.” — page 15
“During the year, one Governor has been paid remuneration or has received other benefits from an employment with the School, totalling £138,543 (2024: £128,080). The value of Governors' remuneration and other benefits paid in respect of the highest paid Governor totalled £110,516 (2024: £104,515) and pension contributions £28,027 (2024: £23,564).” — page 33
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Mr Paul Savage — Headmaster
- Mr Dean Martin — Chair of Governors
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Aaron Andrew O'Brien
- Audrey Cavalier Tej
- CHRIS WHITTINGTON
- Dean Martin
- Dijana Piralic
- Jamie Durbin
- MARION DICKENS
- Melanie Sarah Taylor
- Paul Kevin Savage
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £5.4m | £5.3m |
| 31/07/2024 | £5.4m | £5.2m |
| 31/07/2023 | £4.6m | £4.6m |
| 31/07/2022 | £4.3m | £4.1m |
| 31/07/2021 | £3.9m | £3.7m |
Common questions
Is GADS HILL SCHOOL financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity's free reserves (unrestricted reserves less fixed assets) are at a negative balance of £2,014,301, which the governors attribute to substantial investment in buildings and facilities. Despite this negative free reserve position, the trustees report a stable cash flow from healthy student rolls and a strong relationship with bankers, concluding that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BACON FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £1.0m |
| FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £268k |