MOON HALL SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
The promotion and provision of advancement of education, particularly for dyslexic children. The Trust runs a school in Surrey which specialises in teaching dyslexic children. The school is primary and secondary up to Year 11 and GCSE and provides a full mainstream curriculum including a range of extra-curricular activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £645,701 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £4,678,689. However, the trustees note that after deducting designated funds for specific projects, the charity has negative free reserves, though they expect to return to a positive position by August 2026. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £130,001 - £140,000 1” — page 26
“The overall intention of the Governors is to maintain funds, both restricted and unrestricted, which they consider adequate to ensure the successful operation of the schools and this is reviewed regularly.” — page 9
“During the year, the children or grandchildren of 3 (2024: 3) of the Trustees attended the School. None of the children or grandchildren of the Trustees received a bursary. Any applicable sibling discounts and scholarships have been awarded under the usual school criteria.” — page 37
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Mrs Andrea Owens — Chief Operating Officer
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Adrian Turnerchair
- Adam Walford
- Alex Gear
- Andrew Rodney Kitley
- Emmy Sarah Hames
- Lawrence Grabau
- Nicholas Douglas
- Oliver Newhall
- Rebecca Markham-Jones
- Trevor Jenkins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £6.9m | £6.3m |
| 31/08/2024 | £5.8m | £5.2m |
| 31/08/2023 | £5.2m | £4.5m |
| 31/08/2022 | £4.6m | £3.9m |
| 31/08/2021 | £4.4m | £3.5m |
Common questions
Is MOON HALL SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £645,701 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £4,678,689. However, the trustees note that after deducting designated funds for specific projects, the charity has negative free reserves, though they expect to return to a positive position by August 2026. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Kreston Reeves Audit LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of MOON HALL SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £130,001 - £140,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE REECE FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| E B M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE ROTHLEY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| GATWICK AIRPORT COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE MILLENNIUM OAK TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| MR AND MRS J A PYE'S CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £2k |
| DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- The Unicorn Trust
- THE KNOWL HILL FOUNDATION
- ST. MICHAEL'S SCHOOL TRUST
- AL-ISLAH SCHOOLS TRUST
- ST JOSEPH'S SPECIALIST TRUST
- THE FREWEN EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOON HALL SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £6.9m | £130,001 - £140,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Unicorn Trust | £4.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KNOWL HILL FOUNDATION | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST. MICHAEL'S SCHOOL TRUST | £7.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL-ISLAH SCHOOLS TRUST | £283k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST JOSEPH'S SPECIALIST TRUST | £13.5m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |