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2025-08-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 02736338 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1018815

Trustees' Report and

Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

for

Glebe House School Trust Limited
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Stephenson Smart (East Anglia) Limited
Chartered accountants & statutory auditor
22-26 King Street
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 1HJ
Glebe House School Trust Limited

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

Page
Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees' Report 2
Report of the Independent Auditors 10
Statement of Financial Activities 14
Balance Sheet 15
Cash Flow Statement 16
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 17
Notes to the Financial Statements 18
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 37
Glebe House School Trust Limited
Reference and Administrative Details
for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Trustees Mrs R Caldicott (resigned 10.9.2024)
Mr R A Desborough
Mrs J N G Hammond
Mr P J Haslam (resigned 10.9.2024)
Mrs L Hawkins (resigned 26.8.2025)
Mrs S J Mace (appointed 17.3.2025)
Mrs L Neidle (resigned 28.11.2024)
Mrs D Perry (resigned 10.9.2024)
Mrs E J Saunders (resigned 3.12.2024)
Mrs H E Searle (appointed 10.9.2024)
Mrs K J Shelton-Innes
Mr J J Shuardson-Hipkin (resigned 29.11.2024)
Mrs A M Skipper (appointed 17.3.2025) (resigned 7.11.2025)
Mr E J Snaith
Ms C P Stewart (resigned 21.3.2025)
Registered office 2 Cromer Road
Hunstanton
Norfolk
PE36 6HW
Registered company number 02736338 (England and Wales)
Registered charity number 1018815
Auditors Stephenson Smart (East Anglia) Limited
Chartered accountants & statutory auditor
22-26 King Street
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 1HJ
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ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006,presenttheir report
withthefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31August2025.Thetrusteeshaveadopted the
provisionsofAccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicableto charities
preparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublic of
Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Trusteesin postare Governorsof the school.The chairmanandsecretaryare the nominatedtrusteesof Glebe House
School Trust Limited for the purposes of complying with the Charities Act.
A quorumof notless thanfive memberspersonallypresentmust be achievedbeforeanybusinessmay be transacted
at any General meeting.
On a day-to-day basis the Trustees delegate management of the charity to the Head, Mr A Stewart.

Website

www.glebehouseschool.co.uk
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Objectives and activities

Objectives and aims

InaccordancewithitsMemorandumofAssociationtheschoolisamixeddayandweeklyboardingschoolwith the
object of educating its pupils to a high standard so enabling them to move to the senior school of their choice.
The schoolprovidesan all roundeducationfor all gendersfrom 6 monthsto 13 years of age. The Trust aims to give all
thechildrenastable,stimulating,safe,moralandfamilyorientatedenvironment,inwhichtheycandevelop skills
required to succeed in the 21st century.
The School undertakes to:
- Promotehighstandardsof achievementensuringthatall childrenare workingto the best of theirabilityat all times
in an atmosphere which is amicable and happy.
- Nurture any talent and encourage achievement in academic work, in sport, in art, in music or drama.
- Develop confident, self disciplined and enquiring learners, able to make informed choices.
- Develop commitment to personal and team goals.
- Cultivate pupils who are courteous, well mannered, independent and sociable.
- Develop pupils who are able to communicate effectively.
- Foster confident young people who possess a developing self esteem and thorough work ethic.
- Foster friendly and informal relationships within a structured and disciplined routine.
-Advanceapastoralcaresystemwhichinculcatesthevaluesofcareandconsiderationforothers,responsibility for
environment and which promotes equality.
- Prepare childrenfor Common Entrance,Scholarshipand other curriculumassessments and for the challengeof life in
their senior school and beyond.
- Ensure equal opportunities in relation to gender, race, class, special needs and belief.
- Provide a safe and happy work place.
Theschoolwelcomeschildrenfromallfaiths(andnone)andthroughtheAssemblyandReligious Education
programmes strongly supports the understanding of different cultures, in sympathy with British Values.
Theschoolencouragesthetraditionalvaluesofcourtesy,considerationforothers,selfdisciplineandadesire to
contributeto society.The schoolis committedto harnessingthebestof moderneducationalpractice.The success of
thisapproachcanbeseeninthescholarshipsourpupilshavewontoleadingindependentschoolsthroughout the
country.
Music,sportanddramaareasignificantpartofachild'slifeattheschool.Pupilsareencouragedtoparticipate, to
show commitment and to try different things. Many excel; we aim to give all the opportunity to enjoy themselves.
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Public benefit and community access

Theschoolseekstoplayapartinthelifeofthelocalcommunityparticipatinginmanylocalcivicactivities and
competingineventswithotherlocalschools.Aspartoftheschoolscommitmenttothelocalcommunityit provides
access to education not just to those that can afford to pay the full fees.
The schoolhas a programmeof bursaries,scholarshipand teachinglinkswith localschoolsand runs sports academies
opentothewidercommunity.TheTrusteesbelievethatbydoingthistheyprovidejustregardtothe Charities
Commissions public benefit guidance.

Bursary policy and application

The Governorsview bursaryawards as importantin helpingchildrenfrom families that would otherwisenot be able  to
affordthefeestobenefitfromtheeducationprovidedbytheschool.Theschooldoesnothavespecific entry
requirementsandbursariesare awardedon the basisof parentalmeansor to relievehardshipas a resultof changed
circumstancesoffamiliesofexistingpupils.Bursariesaregenerallyawardedforbetween20%and50%ofthe fees.
Our policy is designed to widen access to our school.
Theschoolseekstoensurethatthoseprovidedwithabursaryintheschoolareabletoobtainsimilarsupport from
their secondary education provider.

Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded for outstanding potential in sport or general academic ability.
Theschool'sscholarshippolicydemonstratesthatscholarshipsaretheretoprovideadditionalsupport and
opportunities for the most able, as opposed to providing financial support.

Family discounts policy

To underlinethe value we place in continuityfor families,we offer discountswhere parentshave more thanone child
at the school.

Assistance for our teaching staff

As part of our emphasison attractingand retaininghigh calibreteachingstaff, we offer a discountscheme where staff
members choose to educate their children at the school.

Teaching links

The schooloffersaccessto its specialistteachingskillsandfacilitiesto otherlocalstatefundedschools.Children from
thoseschoolsareencouragedtoattendlessonswithourpupilsandjoininthelifeoftheschoolwhere these
arrangements can be made.

Summer camps

Theschoolrunssummercampsandalsohirestheschoolouttootherproviderswhogivevaluefor money
opportunities for extended care during school holidays.
The school gives use of its swimming facilities to local schools with no charge.
The schoolalso has an agreementwith a local charity,The HunstantonMens' Shed, who is given space and safe  access
to an area in the school to run charitable activities that support the community.
Throughthese initiatives,the trusteeshave compliedwith the duty in section17 of the CharitiesAct 2011 to have due
regardtopublicbenefitguidancepublishedbytheCharityCommissionandinparticulartoitssupplementary public
benefitguidanceonadvancingeducationandfee-charging.Thetrusteesconsiderthattheyhavemetthe public
benefit requirements of the Act.
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Strategic report

Achievements and performance

Charitable activities

The schoolhas continuedto builduponits reputationfor educatingits pupilsto a highstandard,whilstalso providing
them with a full and rounded education through a programme of extra-curricular activities.

Academic achievements

Theacademicprogressofallthechildrencontinuestobeastrengthoftheschool.Childrenofallabilities make
consistent progress. Children leaving from Division VIII all gained a place at their chosen school.

SEND

Good systems are in place to assist children with special educational needs and differences.

Music achievements

Theyearhasincludeda fullprogrammeofinformalconcertsforallchildrenwholearninstrumentsorhaving singing
lessonsaswellasamusiccompetitions,andinthesummertermweholdtheHouseShowwhichincludesall Prep
school children.

Drama achievements

Considerableworkoutsidethe classroomgoes intoproducingplaysthroughoutthe school.A fullprogrammeof plays
and activities continue throughout the year.

Other extracurricular activities

Theschooloffersawiderangeofotheractivitiesincludingorganisedvisitsandtripstoevents,museumsand cities
throughout the country and abroad.
Governors are satisfied that the school was achieving its stated objectives throughout the year in question.

Financial review

Funds

The Governors regularly review the level of reserves needed to meet the charities needs effectively.
Restrictedfunds,representingtheapplicationofspecificfundstowardsspecificprojectsproducedadeficitfor the
yearof£23,797(2024:adeficitfortheyearof£6,719).ThedeficitisattributabletotheNCC&Community Funding
which is deemed restricted.
Theunrestrictedfunds,representingtheschoolstrading,producedasurplusfortheyearof£58,576(2024:a deficit
fortheyearof£166,548).TheGovernorsrecognisetheimportanceofsustainableprofitsandhaveproduced a
comprehensivebusinessplandetailinghowtheTrustassessthecurrentsituationandhowgrowthcanoccur moving
forward.
TheGovernorshavereviewedthelevelofreserves,definedasfundswhichareunrestrictedandnotdesignated and
whicharenotrepresentedbytangiblefixedassetsforcharitableuse,onthebalancesheetasat31August2025 of
£565,465deficit(2024:£578,775deficit)as disclosedintheattachedaccountsandcontinuetotakeactionto ensure
the school can continue to meet its stated objectives.
Detailedbusinessplanforecastingandsupportfromthe Governorsremainsin place,allowingthe Trusteesto believe
that there is an ongoing viability of the school.

Reserves policy

TheGovernorsreservespolicyistomaintainapositivebalanceonthereservesbyactivelymanagingthe schools
finances and thus ensure that its activities are sustainable.
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Strategic report Financial review

Going concern

Creditcontrolwithinthecharityhascontinuedtoimproveduringtheyear.TheTrusthasmaintainedall loan
covenants during the year under review within these financial statements.
Thefinancialstatementsdonotincludetheadjustmentsthatwouldresultifthecharitywasunfittocontinueas a
going concern; the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

Significant events affecting the financial performance and position

ThemostsignificanteventsaffectingtheTrustduringtheyearwastheincreaseinstaffwages,increasein National
Insurance contributions and the Trust becoming VAT registered from 1 January 2025.
The higherNationalInsurancerates are particularlyimpactfulin a schoolenvironmentwhere wages form the majority
ofexpenditure.Atthesametime,VATregistrationmeanstheschoolmustnowchargeVATonfeesand certain
services,increasingcostsforparentsandpotentiallyaffectingenrolmentandturnover.Althoughtheschool can
reclaimsomeVATonitsownpurchases,thisrecoveryrarelyoffsetstheincreasedadministrativeburdenand the
added financial strain on families.
However,evenwiththeseeventsoccurring,theTrusthasexperienceda significantturnaroundandis now operating
in surplusdue to increasedconfidencein the school as well as higher nurseryand school fee income. The  cost-of-living
crisisandthe Trustnow chargingVAT actuallyhadlittleimpacton studentnumbers,whichrose from 119 at the start
of the year to 120 by the end of the year.

Principal risks and uncertainties

The mainrisksanduncertaintiesfacedby the charityare increasingcostsandreducedrevenuefromdecreasing pupil
numbers.TheGovernorscontinuetoseekadditionalpupilsandareaimingforfullNurserysessionsthroughout the
week,TheyalsocontinuetomakingstructuralchangeswithintheTrusttofullymaximisetheefficienciesof the
existing staff members.

Principal funding sources

The school's principal funding source is its fee income.

Fundraising

The school will fundraiseprimarilyfrom parentsand local attendeesto events run by the school,such as the  Christmas
Carol Service, school plays and the Car Boot events held throughout the summer months.

Plans for future periods

WhilsttheGovernorsrecognisethatsmallclasssizesarea benefittotheeducationof thechildren,theyalsoseek to
maintainsufficientnumbersin eachyeargroupto ensurethateachclassis viableandthatthe fees requiredto cover
theschool'scostscanbe maintainedata reasonablelevel.TheGovernorsretaina sharpfocusontherecruitment of
new pupils to the school and the tight control of its cost base.
DemandforplacesintheearlyyearsofthenurseryprovidetheGovernorswithconfidencethatthereare realistic
opportunities to grow the number of pupils in the school in the medium term.

Trustees' Indemnity Insurance

A Trustees' Indemnity Policy is in place. The premium for the year was £540.75 (2024 £525.00).
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Structure, governance and management

Governing document

Glebe House Schoolwas foundedin 1874 and was incorporatedon 19 November1992 under the CompaniesAct 1985
asGlebeSchoolTrustLimited,aCharitableCompanylimitedbyguaranteewithoutsharecapital.Theguarantees of
membersarelimitedtoacontributionof£1eachintheeventofthecompanybeingwoundup.At31August 2025
therewere7members(2024:13).ThegoverningdocumentofthecharityisitsMemorandumandArticles of
Association.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

PotentialGovernorsareidentifiedbymembersoftheBoardandareconsideredagainstspecifications concerning
eligibility,competence,specialistskillsand localavailability.Inductionand trainingis providedfor all Governorsand is
tailored specifically to the individual.

Organisational structure

The Governing body of the school is the Board of Trustees.
ThemembersoftheGoverningBodyarelegallyresponsiblefortheoverallmanagementandfordetermining the
generalpolicyoftheschool.TheGoverningBodymeetsatregularintervalsduringtheyearinordertoensure it
retainseffectivecontrolover the managementand policiesof the school.Much of the preparationfor these meetings
is undertaken in sub committees of the Board which include Finance, Health and Safety and Marketing.
TheschoolisregisteredwithTheDepartmentofEducationasSchoolNumber926/6004.Asrequiredunder current
legislationthe CriminalRecordsBureauandThe Departmentof Educationhave confirmedMrs H Searleas suitable to
be the Chair of the Board and this is shown in the Register of IndependentSchoolsin accordancewith the terms of the
Education(IndependentSchoolStandards)(England)(Amendment)Regulations2004.AlltheschoolGovernors have
been cleared by the Criminal Records Bureau.
ThedaytodaymanagementoftheschoolisdelegatedtotheHeadandhisseniorteam.TheHeadhasa senior
managementteam comprisingof the Bursar,SENCO and Directorof Studieswho meet regularlyto managethe day to
day running of the school.
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Structure, governance and management

Risk management

TheGovernorsareresponsibleforoverseeingtherisksfacedbytheschool.Detailedconsiderationoftherisks is
delegatedtotheseniormanagementoftheschool.Throughtheriskmanagementprocessesestablishedby the
school, the Governors are satisfied that the major risks have been identified and mitigated where possible.
Financialriskssuchasliquidityriskarisesduetoseasonalpaymentsoffeeincome.Schoolfeesarepaidin advance
eitherannually,termlyor monthly,meaningthatthe majorityof incomearises on a termlybasis,whilstcosts arise on
a monthlybasis.Nurseryfees are paidmonthlyin advance.This risk is managedby carefullycontrollingexpenses and,
ifrequired,theuseofshorttermborrowingswhichareusedtomeetdaytodayobligationsasandwhen required.
TheTrustalsodealswithcreditriskbyensuringthattradedebtorsarereviewedregularlyandchasedaccordingly to
ensure debts do not turn bad.
It is recognisedthat the managementof risks can onlyprovidereasonablebut not absoluteassurancethat the impact
of major risks will be adequately mitigated. The key controls used by the school include:

Statement of trustees' responsibilities

Thetrustees(whoarealsothedirectorsofGlebeHouseSchoolTrustLimitedforthepurposesofcompanylaw) are
responsibleforpreparingtheTrustees'Reportandthefinancialstatementsinaccordancewithapplicablelaw and
UnitedKingdomAccountingStandards(UnitedKingdomGenerallyAcceptedAccountingPractice)including Financial
Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland".
Companylawrequiresthetrusteestopreparefinancialstatementsforeachfinancialyear.Underthatlaw, the
trusteeshaveelectedtopreparethefinancialstatementsinaccordancewithUnitedKingdomGenerally Accepted
Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law).
Undercompanylawthetrusteesmustnotapprovethefinancialstatementsunlesstheyaresatisfiedthattheygive a
trueandfairviewofthestateofaffairsofthecharitablecompanyandoftheincomingresourcesandapplication of
resources,includingtheincomeandexpenditure,ofthecharitablecompanyforthatperiod.Inpreparing those
financial statements, the trustees are required to
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Statement of trustees' responsibilities - continued

Thetrusteesareresponsibleforkeepingproperaccountingrecordswhichdisclosewithreasonableaccuracyat any
timethefinancialpositionofthecharitablecompanyandtoenablethemtoensurethatthefinancial statements
complywith the CompaniesAct 2006. They are also responsiblefor safeguardingthe assets of the charitable company
and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware:

Auditors

Each of the persons who is a trustee at the date of approval of this report confirms that:
· so far as they are aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the charity's auditor is unaware; and
· they have takenall steps thatthey oughtto have takenas a trusteeto make themselvesaware of any relevant audit
information and to establish that the charity's auditor is aware of that information.
Trustees'report,incorporatingastrategicreport,approvedbyorderoftheboardoftrustees,asthe company
directors, on 2 December 2025 and signed on the board's behalf by:
Mrs H E Searle - Trustee
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Opinion

We have auditedthe financialstatementsof Glebe HouseSchoolTrustLimited(the 'charitablecompany')for the year
ended31August2025whichcomprisetheStatementofFinancialActivities,theBalanceSheet,theCash Flow
Statementandnotesto the financialstatements,includinga summaryof significantaccountingpolicies.The financial
reportingframeworkthathasbeenappliedintheirpreparationisapplicablelawandUnitedKingdom Accounting
Standards(UnitedKingdomGenerallyAcceptedAccountingPractice),includingFinancialReportingStandard102 'The
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'.
In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

WeconductedourauditinaccordancewithInternationalStandardsonAuditing(UK)(ISAs(UK))andapplicable law.
OurresponsibilitiesunderthosestandardsarefurtherdescribedintheAuditors'responsibilitiesfortheauditof the
financialstatementssectionofourreport.Weareindependentofthecharitablecompanyinaccordancewith the
ethicalrequirementsthatarerelevanttoourauditofthefinancialstatementsintheUK,includingtheFRC's Ethical
Standard,andwe havefulfilledourotherethicalresponsibilitiesinaccordancewiththeserequirements.We believe
that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

Material uncertainty related to going concern

Informingouropiniononthefinancialstatements,whichisnotqualifiedinthisrespect,wehaveconsidered the
adequacyofthedisclosuremadewithinnote2tothefinancialstatementsconcerningthecompany'sability to
continueasagoingconcern.Thecharitablecompanymadeanetsurplusof£34,779(2024:netdeficitof £173,267)
duringthe year ended 31 August2025 and,at that date, the charitablecompanyhad net assets of £38,589(2024: net
assets £3,810).
The reserves as definedin the Trustees Reportat 31 August2025 show a currentdeficitof £565,465(2024: £578,775).
Theseconditions,alongwithothermattersexplainedinthefinancialstatements,indicatetheexistenceof a material
uncertaintywhichmay cast significantdoubtaboutthe company'sabilityto continueas a goingconcern.Our opinion
is notmodifiedin respectof thismatter.The financialstatementsdo notincludethe adjustmentsthatwouldresult if
the charitable company was unable to continue as a going concern.
In auditingthe financialstatements,we have concludedthat the trustees' use of the going concernbasis of accounting
inthepreparationofthefinancialstatementsisappropriate.Ourresponsibilitiesandtheresponsibilitiesof the
trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
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Other information

Thetrusteesareresponsiblefortheotherinformation.Theotherinformationcomprisestheinformationincluded in
the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.
Ouropiniononthefinancialstatementsdoesnotcovertheotherinformationand,excepttotheextent otherwise
explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
Inconnectionwithourauditofthefinancialstatements,ourresponsibilityistoreadtheotherinformationand, in
doingso,considerwhethertheotherinformationismateriallyinconsistentwiththefinancialstatementsor our
knowledgeobtainedintheauditorotherwiseappearstobemateriallymisstated.Ifweidentifysuch material
inconsistenciesorapparentmaterialmisstatements,wearerequiredtodeterminewhetherthisgivesriseto a
materialmisstatementin the financialstatementsthemselves.If, based on the work we have performed,we  conclude
thatthereis a materialmisstatementof thisotherinformation,we are requiredto reportthatfact.We have nothing
to report in this regard.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

Inthelightoftheknowledgeandunderstandingofthecharitablecompanyanditsenvironmentobtainedin the
course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Trustees' Report.
We have nothingto reportin respectof the followingmatterswhere the CompaniesAct 2006 requiresus to report to
you if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of trustees

As explainedmorefullyintheStatementofTrustees'Responsibilities,thetrustees(whoarealsothedirectorsof the
charitablecompanyfor the purposesof companylaw)are responsiblefor the preparationof the financial statements
andforbeingsatisfiedthattheygiveatrueandfairview,andforsuchinternalcontrolasthetrusteesdetermine is
necessaryto enablethe preparationof financialstatementsthat are free from materialmisstatement,whetherdue to
fraud or error.
Inpreparingthefinancialstatements,thetrusteesareresponsibleforassessingthecharitablecompany'sability to
continueasagoingconcern,disclosing,asapplicable,mattersrelatedtogoingconcernandusingthegoing concern
basisofaccountingunlessthetrusteeseitherintendtoliquidatethecharitablecompanyortoceaseoperations, or
have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Ourobjectivesaretoobtainreasonableassuranceaboutwhetherthefinancialstatementsasawholearefree from
materialmisstatement,whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the IndependentAuditorsthat includes
ouropinion.Reasonableassuranceisahighlevelofassurance,butisnotaguaranteethatanauditconducted in
accordancewithISAs(UK)willalwaysdetectamaterialmisstatementwhenitexists.Misstatementscanarise from
fraudorerrorandareconsideredmaterialif,individuallyorintheaggregate,theycouldreasonablybeexpected to
influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
Irregularities,includingfraud,areinstancesofnon-compliancewithlawsandregulations.Wedesignprocedures in
linewithourresponsibilities,outlinedabove,todetectmaterialmisstatementsinrespectofirregularities, including
fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
Discussionswithandenquiriesof managementandthosechargedwithgovernancewere heldwitha view to identify
thoselawsandregulationsthatcouldbeexpectedtohavea materialimpactonthefinancialstatements.During the
engagementteambriefingtheoutcomesofthesediscussionsandenquiriesweresharedwiththeteam,aswell as
consideration as to where and how fraud may occur in the entity.
The following laws and regulations were identified as being of significance to the entity:
-ThoselawsandregulationsconsideredtohaveadirecteffectonthefinancialstatementsincludetheUK financial
reporting standards, company law, charity law, taxation and pension legislation and distributable profits legislation.
-Those laws and regulationsfor whichnon-compliancemay be fundamentalto the operatingaspectsof the business
andthereforemayhaveamaterialeffectonthefinancialstatementsincludebutarenotlimitedto;child protection
legislation; health and safety regulations, employment law.
Auditproceduresundertakeninresponsetothepotentialrisksrelatingtoirregularities(whichincludesfraud and
non-compliancewithlawsandregulations)comprisedof:Inquiriesofmanagementandthosecharged with
governanceas to whetherthe entitycomplieswith such laws and regulations;enquirieswith the same concerning any
actualor potentiallitigationor claims;inspectionof relevantlegalcorrespondence;testingthe appropriateof journal
entries; and the performanceof analyticalreview to identifyunexpectedmovement in accountbalanceswhich may  be
indicative of fraud.
No instancesof materialnon-compliancewere identified.However,the likelihoodof detectingirregularities, including
fraud,islimitedbytheinherentdifficultyindetectingirregularities,theeffectivenessoftheentity'scontrolsand the
nature,timingand extentof the auditproceduresperformed.Irregularitiesthatresultfrom fraudmightbe inherently
moredifficulttodetectthanthoseirregularitiesthatresultfromerror.Asexplainedabove,thereisan unavoidable
riskthatmaterialmisstatementsmightnotbedetected,eventhoughtheaudithasbeenplannedandperformed in
accordance with the ISAs (UK).
AspartofanauditinaccordancewithISAs(UK),weexerciseprofessionaljudgmentandmaintain professional
scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
·Identifyandassesstherisksofmaterialmisstatementofthefinancialstatements,whetherduetofraudor error,
designandperformauditproceduresresponsivetothoserisks,andobtainauditevidencethatissufficient and
appropriateto providea basisfor ouropinion.The riskof notdetectinga materialmisstatementresultingfrom fraud
ishigherthanforoneresultingfromerror,asfraudmayinvolvecollusion,forgery,intentional omissions,
misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
·Obtainanunderstandingofinternalcontrolrelevanttotheauditinordertodesignauditproceduresthat are
appropriatein the circumstances,but not for the purposeof expressingan opinionon the effectivenessof the internal
control.
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·Evaluatetheappropriatenessofaccountingpoliciesusedandthereasonablenessofaccountingestimates and
related disclosures made by the trustees.
·Concludeontheappropriatenessofthetrustees'useofthegoingconcernbasisofaccountingand,basedon the
auditevidenceobtained,whetheramaterialuncertaintyexistsrelatedtoeventsorconditionsthatmay cast
significantdoubtonthecharity'sabilitytocontinueasagoingconcern.Ifweconcludethatamaterial uncertainty
exists,we are requiredto drawattentionin ourauditor'sreportto the relateddisclosuresin the financial statements
or,ifsuchdisclosuresareinadequate,tomodifyouropinion.Ourconclusionsarebasedontheaudit evidence
obtainedupto thedateof ourauditor'sreport.However,futureeventsorconditionsmaycausethecharityto cease
to continue as a going concern.
·Evaluatetheoverallpresentation,structureandcontentofthefinancialstatements,includingthedisclosures, and
whetherthefinancialstatementsrepresenttheunderlyingtransactionsandeventsinamannerthatachieves fair
presentation.
We communicatewith those chargedwith governanceregarding,among other matters,the plannedscope and timing
oftheauditandsignificantauditfindings,includinganysignificantdeficienciesininternalcontrolthatwe identify
during our audit.
Afurtherdescriptionofourresponsibilitiesfortheauditofthefinancialstatementsislocatedonthe Financial
ReportingCouncil'swebsiteatwww.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities.ThisdescriptionformspartofourReport of
the Independent Auditors.

Use of our report

This reportis made solely to the charitablecompany'smembers, as a body,in accordancewith Chapter3 of Part 16 of
theCompaniesAct2006.Ourauditworkhasbeenundertakensothatwemightstatetothecharitable company's
membersthosematterswearerequiredtostatetotheminanauditors'reportandfornootherpurpose.To the
fullestextentpermittedbylaw,wedonotacceptorassumeresponsibilitytoanyoneotherthanthe charitable
companyand the charitablecompany'smembers as a body,for our auditwork,for this report,or for the opinions we
have formed.
Mr Christopher Goad FCA BFP (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Stephenson Smart (East Anglia) Limited
Chartered accountants & statutory auditor
22-26 King Street
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 1HJ
2 December 2025
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
Income and endowments from
Donations and legacies
3
56,720
Charitable activities
6
Sale of goods/services as part of direct
charitable activities
2,423,840
Other trading activities
4
42,278
Investment income
5
37
Total
2,522,875
Expenditure on
Raising funds
7
1,734,684
Charitable activities
8
Support Costs
574,970
Other
171,956
Total
2,481,610
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
41,265
Transfers between funds
23
17,309
Net movement in funds
58,574
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
(291,374)
Total funds carried forward
(232,800)
Restricted
funds
£
10,001
-
-
-
10,001
16,487
-
-
16,487
(6,486)
(17,309)
(23,795)
295,184
271,389
31.8.25
Total
funds
£
66,721
2,423,840
42,278
37
2,532,876
1,751,171
574,970
171,956
2,498,097
34,779
-
34,779
3,810
38,589
31.8.24
Total
funds
£
59,266
2,157,693
57,999
56
2,275,014
1,684,034
576,538
187,709
2,448,281
(173,267)
-
(173,267)
177,077
3,810
The notes form part of these financial statements
14

Glebe House School Trust Limited

Balance Sheet

31 August 2025

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
15
1,279,932
Current assets
Stocks
16
900
Debtors
17
82,271
Prepayments and accrued income
27,627
Cash at bank and in hand
29,275
140,073
Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year
18
(335,091)
Net current assets
(195,018)
Total assets less current liabilities
1,084,914
Creditors
Amounts falling due after more than one year
19
(947,267)
Accruals and deferred income
22
(370,447)
NET ASSETS
(232,800)
Funds
23
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Total funds
Restricted
funds
£
271,389
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
271,389
-
-
271,389
31.8.25
Total
funds
£
1,551,321
900
82,271
27,627
29,275
140,073
(335,091)
(195,018)
1,356,303
(947,267)
(370,447)
38,589
(232,800)
271,389
38,589
31.8.24
Total
funds
£
1,572,883
900
76,405
37,268
26,929
141,502
(366,221)
(224,719)
1,348,164
(1,006,382)
(337,972)
3,810
(291,374)
295,184
3,810
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissueon2December2025 and
were signed on its behalf by:
Mr E J Snaith - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Glebe House School Trust Limited

Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
Interest paid
Finance costs paid
Interest paid in financing activities
Interest received
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Sale of tangible fixed assets
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayments of borrowings
Interest paid
Net cash used in financing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the
reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
of the reporting period
2
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the reporting period
2
31.8.25
£
246,496
(100,334)
(8,550)
88,180
37
225,829
(39,620)
19,813
(19,807)
(51,455)
(88,180)
(139,635)
66,387
(48,952)
17,435
31.8.24
£
158,744
(112,007)
(15,865)
97,853
56
128,781
(43,910)
-
(43,910)
(45,261)
(97,853)
(143,114)
(58,243)
9,291
(48,952)
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Glebe House School Trust Limited

Notes to the Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

1. Reconciliation of net income/(expenditure) to net cash flow from operating activities

Net income/(expenditure) for the reporting period (as per the
Statement of Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Loss on disposal of fixed assets
Interest paid
Finance costs
Interest received
Decrease in debtors
Increase in creditors
Net cash provided by operations
2.
Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
Cash in hand
Notice deposits (less than 3 months)
Overdrafts included in bank loans and overdrafts falling due within one year
Total cash and cash equivalents
31.8.25
£
34,779
41,131
238
100,334
8,550
(37)
3,775
57,726
246,496
31.8.25
£
319
28,956
(11,840)
17,435
31.8.24
£
(173,267)
41,547
-
112,007
15,865
(56)
161,832
816
158,744
31.8.24
£
2,111
24,818
(75,881)
(48,952)

3. Analysis of changes in net debt

At 1.9.24 Cash flow At 31.8.25
£ £ £
Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand 26,929 2,346 29,275
Bank overdraft (75,881) 64,041 (11,840)
(48,952) 66,387 17,435
Debt
Debts falling due within 1 year (47,946) (1,901) (49,847)
Debts falling due after 1 year (999,185) 53,356 (945,829)
(1,047,131) 51,455 (995,676)
Total (1,096,083) 117,842 (978,241)
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Glebe House School Trust Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

1. General information

Thecharityisapublicbenefitentityandaprivatecompanylimitedbyguarantee,registeredinEngland and
WalesandaregisteredcharityinEnglandandWales.Theaddressoftheregisteredofficeis2Cromer Road,
Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 6HW.

2. Accounting policies

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financialstatementsof the charitablecompany,whichis a publicbenefitentityunderFRS 102,have been
preparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities: Statement
ofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththe Financial
ReportingStandardapplicablein the UK and Republicof Ireland(FRS 102) (effective1 January2019)', Financial
ReportingStandard102 'The FinancialReportingStandardapplicablein the UK and Republicof Ireland'and the
Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity. Figures are
rounded to the nearest whole pound sterling.

Going concern

TheTrusteesassessmentindicatestheexistenceofuncertaintywhichmaycastdoubtoverthe company's
ability to continue as a going concern.
WhilsttheTrusthasmadeprogressandthenecessarystepsinensuringthefutureprofitabilityof the charity,
free reserves remain negative at the balance sheet date.
In prioryears, the Trust has breachedloan covenants,but with the supportof the bank the Trust has  managed
to maintain these covenants during the year under review within these financial statements.
The Trustees turnaround plan for the charity to return to positive free reserves is well underway.
The financialstatementsdonotincludetheadjustmentsthatwouldresultif thecharitywas unfitto continue
as a going concern; the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Thepreparationofthefinancialstatementsrequiresmanagementtomakejudgements,estimates and
assumptionsthataffectthe amountsreported.These estimatesandjudgementsare continuallyreviewed and
arebasedonexperienceandotherfactors,includingexpectationsoffutureeventsthatarebelievedto be
reasonable under the circumstances.
 (i) Useful economic lives of tangible assets
Theannualdepreciationchargefortangibleassetsissensitivetochangesintheestimateduseful economic
livesandresidualvaluesof theassets.Theusefuleconomiclivesandresidualvaluesarere-assessed annually.
Theyareamendedwhennecessaryto reflectcurrentestimates,basedontechnologicaladvancements, future
investments,economicutilisationand the physicalconditionof the assets. See note 16 for the carrying amount
of tangible assets and note 2 for the useful economic lives for each class of assets.
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Glebe House School Trust Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

2. Accounting policies - continued

Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The companymakes an estimateof the recoverablevalue of tradedebtors.When assessingthe impairment of
tradedebtors,managementconsidersfactorsincludingthecurrentcreditrating,theageprofileand the
historicalexperience.See note 18 for the net carryingamountof trade debtorsand the associated impairment
provision.

Income

All incomeis recognisedin the Statementof FinancialActivitiesoncethe charityhasentitlementto the funds,
it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommitting the
charitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredin settlement
andtheamountof theobligationcanbe measuredreliably.Expenditureis accountedforonanaccruals basis
andhas been classifiedunderheadingsthataggregateall costrelatedto the category.Wherecostscannot be
directlyattributedtoparticularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedtoactivitiesonabasisconsistentwith the
use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangibleassetscostinginexcessof£500arecapitalised.Tangibleassetsareinitiallyrecordedatcost, and
subsequentlystatedatcostlessanyaccumulateddepreciationandimpairmentlosses.Anytangible assets
carriedatrevaluedamountsarerecordedatthefairvalueatthedateofrevaluationlessany subsequent
accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
Anincreaseinthecarryingamountofanassetasaresultofarevaluation,isrecognisedinother recognised
gains and losses, unless it reverses a charge for impairmentthat has previouslybeen recognisedas expenditure
withinthestatementoffinancialactivities.Adecreaseinthecarryingamountofanassetasaresult of
revaluation,isrecognisedinotherrecognisedgainsandlosses,excepttowhichitoffsetsany previous
revaluationgain,in whichcase the loss is shownwithinotherrecognisedgainsandlosseson the statement of
financial activities.

Depreciation

Depreciationiscalculatedsoastowriteoffthecostorvaluationofanasset,lessitsresidualvalue,over the
useful economic life of that asset as follows:
Freehold property  - 50 years straight line
Long leasehold property  - over the remaining period of the lease; up to 25 years
Plant and machinery  - 15% reducing balance basis
Motor vehicles  - 25% reducing balance basis
Computer equipment  - 25% reducing balance basis

Impairment of fixed assets

A review for indicatorsof impairmentis carriedout at each reportingdate, with the recoverableamount being
estimatedwheresuchindicatorsexist.Wherethe carryingvalueexceedsthe recoverableamount,the asset is
impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.
Forthepurposesofimpairmenttesting,whenitisnotpossibletoestimatetherecoverableamountof an
individualasset, an estimateis made of the recoverableamountof the cash-generatingunitto whichthe  asset
belongs.Thecash-generatingunitisthesmallestidentifiablegroupofassetsthatincludestheasset and
generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets.
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Glebe House School Trust Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

2. Accounting policies - continued

Tangible fixed assets

Forimpairmenttestingofgoodwill,thegoodwillacquiredinabusinesscombinationis,fromthe acquisition
date,allocatedtoeachofthecash-generatingunitsthatareexpectedtobenefitfromthesynergiesof the
combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the charity are assigned to those units.

Stocks

Stocksarevaluedatthelowerofcostandnetrealisablevalue,aftermakingdueallowanceforobsolete and
slow moving items.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthe charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Furtherexplanationofthenatureandpurposeofeachfundisincludedinthenotestothe financial
statements.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentalspaidunderoperatingleases are chargedto the Statementof FinancialActivitieson a straightline basis
over the period of the lease.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

Contributionstodefinedcontributionplansarerecognisedasanexpenseintheperiodinwhichthe related
serviceisprovided.Prepaidcontributionsarerecognisedasanassettotheextentthattheprepayment will
lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.
RetirementbenefitstoteachersatGlebeHouseSchoolTrustLimitedareprovidedbytheTeachers' Pension
Scheme("TPS").Thisisadefinedbenefitschemeandtheassetsareheldseparatelyfromthoseofthe Trust.
TheTPSisanunfundedschemeandcontributionsarecalculatedsoastospreadthecostofpensions over
employees'workingliveswiththe Trustin sucha waythatthe pensioncostis a substantiallylevel percentage
ofcurrentandfuturepensionablepayroll.ThecontributionsaredeterminedbytheGovernmentActuary on
the basis of quadrennialvaluationsusing a prospectiveunit credit method. The TPS is a multi-employer scheme
andthereisinsufficientinformationavailabletousedefinedbenefitaccounting.TheTPSistherefore treated
asadefinedcontributionschemeforaccountingpurposesandthecontributionsrecognisedintheperiod to
which they relate.

Debtors

Debtorsaremeasuredattheirrecoverableamounts;theamountthecharityanticipatesitwillreceivefrom a
debt or the amount it has paid in advance for goods or services.

Creditors

Creditorsare recognisedfor the amountthat the charityanticipatesit will pay to settle the debt or the  amount
it has received as an advance payment for goods or services it must provide.
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Glebe House School Trust Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

2. Accounting policies - continued

Financial instruments

Afinancialassetorafinancialliabilityisrecognisedonlywhentheentitybecomesapartytothe contractual
provisions of the instrument.
Basicfinancialinstrumentsareinitiallyrecognisedattheamountreceivableorpayableincludingany related
transactioncosts,unlessthearrangementconstitutesafinancingtransaction,whereitisrecognisedat the
present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.
Currentassetsandcurrentliabilitiesaresubsequentlymeasuredatthecashorotherconsideration expected
to be paid or received and not discounted.
Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost.
Otherfinancialinstrumentsaresubsequentlymeasuredatfairvalue,withanychangesrecognisedinprofit or
loss,withtheexceptionofhedginginstrumentsinadesignatedhedgingrelationship(seehedge accounting
policy).
Financialassets that are measuredat cost or amortisedcost are reviewed for objectiveevidence of  impairment
attheendofeachreportingdate.Ifthereisobjectiveevidenceofimpairment,animpairmentloss is
recognisedundertheappropriateheadinginthestatementoffinancialactivitiesinwhichtheinitialgain was
recognised.
Anyreversalsofimpairmentarerecognisedimmediately,totheextentthatthereversaldoesnotresultin a
carryingamountofthefinancialassetthatexceedswhatthecarryingamountwouldhavebeenhad the
impairment not previously been recognised.

Limited by guarantee

Thecompanyis a companylimitedbyguarantee.ThemembersofthecompanyaretheGovernorsnamed on
page1.Theliabilityofeachmember,intheeventofthecompanybeingwoundup,islimitedto£1. The
number of members as at 31 August 2025 was 7 (2024: 13).

3. Donations and legacies

Donations and legacies
Donations to the Trust
Gift aid
Earl & Stuart Charitable Trust
31.8.25
£
56,721
-
10,000
66,721
31.8.24
£
44,969
4,297
10,000
59,266
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Glebe House School Trust Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

4.
Other trading activities
Fundraising events
Letting and licensing
5.
Investment income
Interest received
6.
Income from charitable activities
Activity
Sale of goods/services as part of direct
Pre-prep school fees
charitable activities
Sale of goods/services as part of direct
Prep school fees
charitable activities
Sale of goods/services as part of direct
Nursery fees
charitable activities
Sale of goods/services as part of direct
Boarding
charitable activities
Sale of goods/services as part of direct
Payments from governments
charitable activities
Sale of goods/services as part of direct
Ancillary trades
charitable activities
31.8.25
£
1,182
41,096
42,278
31.8.25
£
37
31.8.25
£
228,176
961,025
372,117
11,308
826,970
24,244
2,423,840
31.8.24
£
-
57,999
57,999
31.8.24
£
56
31.8.24
£
328,369
778,282
447,009
19,061
553,274
31,698
31.8.24
£
-
57,999
57,999
2,157,693
22
Glebe House School Trust Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

7. Raising funds

Other trading activities

Staff costs
Hire of plant and machinery
Bad debts
School curriculum & trip costs
Staff training and recruitment
Rent
Rates and water
Light and heat
Depreciation
31.8.25
£
1,483,116
880
3,712
61,753
7,298
3,986
56,334
92,961
41,131
1,751,171
31.8.24
£
1,436,324
1,056
(22,190
64,538
7,535
5,661
28,213
121,350
41,547
1,684,034

8. Charitable activities costs

Charitable activities costs
Support
costs (see
note 9)
£
Support Costs 574,970

9. Support costs

Support costs
Governance
Management Finance costs Totals
£ £ £ £
Support Costs 556,994 238 17,738 574,970

10. Net income/(expenditure)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
31.8.25 31.8.24
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 41,131 41,547
Hire of plant and machinery 880 1,056
Deficit on disposal of fixed assets 238 -
Bank interest payable and other charges 108,883 127,872
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Glebe House School Trust Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

11. Auditors' remuneration

31.8.25 31.8.24
£ £
Fees payable for the audit of the financial statements 12,000 11,000
Fees payable to the charity's auditor and its associates for other services:
Other non-audit services 2,000 1,920
Fees payable in respect of the charity's pension scheme:
Audit of the pension scheme 1,040 1,200

12. Trustees' remuneration and benefits

Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31August2025norforthe year
ended 31 August 2024.
No remunerationor otherbenefitsfrom employmentwith the charityor a relatedentitywere receivedby the
trustees.
Expenses totalling £Nil were reimbursed to Trustees (2024: £Nil).

Trustees' expenses

Therewerenotrustees'expensespaidfortheyearended31August2025norfortheyear ended
31 August 2024.

13. Staff costs

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
31.8.25
£
1,619,212
125,902
115,180
1,860,294
31.8.24
£
1,576,804
99,863
111,015
1,787,682
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
Teaching and support staff
Nursery
Domestic
Grounds
Office and administration
31.8.25
25
39
7
4
5
80
31.8.24
22
44
9
3
5
83
24
Glebe House School Trust Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

13. Staff costs - continued

Thenumberofemployeeswhoseemployeebenefits(excludingemployerpensioncosts)exceeded £60,000
was:
31.8.25 31.8.24
£70,001 - £80,000 - 1
£80,001 - £90,000 1 -
1 1

Key management personnel

Keymanagementpersonnelincludeallpersonsthathaveauthorityandresponsibilityforplanning, directing
andcontrollingtheactivitiesofthecharity.Thetotalcompensationpaidtokeymanagementpersonnel for
services provided to the charity was £155,144 (2024: £143,254).

14. Comparatives for the statement of financial activities

Unrestricted
fund
£
Income and endowments from
Donations and legacies
49,266
Charitable activities
Sale of goods/services as part of direct
charitable activities
2,157,693
Other trading activities
57,999
Investment income
56
Total
2,265,014
Expenditure on
Raising funds
1,667,315
Charitable activities
Support Costs
576,538
Other
187,709
Total
2,431,562
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(166,548)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
(124,826)
Restricted
funds
£
10,000
-
-
-
10,000
16,719
-
-
16,719
(6,719)
301,903
Total
funds
£
59,266
2,157,693
57,999
56
2,275,014
1,684,034
576,538
187,709
2,448,281
(173,267)
177,077
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Glebe House School Trust Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

14.
Comparatives for the statement of financial activities - continued
Unrestricted
fund
£
Total funds carried forward
(291,374)
15.
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold
property
£
Cost
At 1 September 2024
1,750,496
Additions
34,100
Disposals
(5,965)
At 31 August 2025
1,778,631
Depreciation
At 1 September 2024
224,842
Charge for year
32,590
Eliminated on disposal
-
At 31 August 2025
257,432
Net book value
At 31 August 2025
1,521,199
At 31 August 2024
1,525,654
Restricted
funds
£
295,184
Long
leasehold
£
90,829
-
-
90,829
90,829
-
-
90,829
-
-
Total
funds
£
3,810
Plant and
machinery
£
139,193
-
(17,708)
121,485
108,090
3,534
(3,696)
107,928
13,557
31,103
Total
funds
£
3,810
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Glebe House School Trust Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

15. Tangible fixed assets - continued

Cost
At 1 September 2024
Additions
Disposals
At 31 August 2025
Depreciation
At 1 September 2024
Charge for year
Eliminated on disposal
At 31 August 2025
Net book value
At 31 August 2025
At 31 August 2024
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
35,746
5,520
(1,840)
39,426
20,041
4,902
(1,766)
23,177
16,249
15,705
Motor
vehicles
£
2,000
-
-
2,000
1,579
105
-
1,684
316
421
Totals
£
2,018,264
39,620
(25,513)
2,032,371
445,381
41,131
(5,462)
481,050
1,551,321
1,572,883
Thefreeholdpropertyisprovidedasasecurityonthebankloansdetailedwithincreditorswithanet book
value carrying amount of £1,521,199 (2024: £1,525,654).
Includedwithinfreeholdpropertyis land which is held at deemed cost of £162,500(2024: £162,500),valued at
its historic fair value.
16.
Stocks
Finished goods
17.
Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade debtors
Provision for doubtful debts
VAT
31.8.25
31.8.24
£
£
900
900
31.8.25
31.8.24
£
£
89,418
162,725
(16,529)
(86,320)
9,382
-
82,271
76,405
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Glebe House School Trust Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

18. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 20)
Other loans (see note 20)
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Pension creditor
Other creditors
Accrued expenses
31.8.25
£
44,673
17,014
126,811
87,864
16,448
19,514
22,767
335,091
31.8.24
£
107,357
16,470
60,643
122,929
16,053
19,879
22,890
366,221
Theaggregateliabilityincludedwithincreditorsunderoneyearofwhichsecurityisheldis£40,680 (2024:
£37,947) relating to HSBC UK (previously Metro Bank) and Norwich Diocese.
The BarclaysBank loan due under one year amountingto £9,167 (2024: £10,000)is secured by the  government
backed Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS).
TheNorwichDioceseBankloandueunderoneyearamountingto£17,014(2024:£16,470)is securedby way
of a charge over the land adjoining to 2 Cromer Road, Hunstanton, PE36 6HW.
An overdraftfacilityof £100,000is held with HSBC UK of which is secured by way of a charge over the  Freehold
Propertyat2CromerRoad,Hunstanton,PE366HW.From18July2025to1September2025,the overdraft
facility was temporarily raised to £230,000, before returning to its standard limit of £100,000.
An overdraftfacilityof £25,000is heldwithBarclaysBankPlcof whichis securedbywayof a chargeover the
Freehold Property at 2 Cromer Road, Hunstanton, PE36 6HW.

19. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Bank loans (see note 20)
Other loans (see note 20)
Other creditors
31.8.25
£
910,099
35,730
1,438
947,267
31.8.24
£
946,442
52,743
7,197
1,006,382
Theaggregateliabilityincludedwithincreditorsoveroneyearofwhichsecurityisheldis£945,830 (2024:
£990,018) relating to HSBC and Norwich Diocese.
The HSBC Bank loandue over one year amountingto £910,100(2024:£937,275)is securedby way of a  charge
over all its assets includingthe FreeholdPropertyat 2 CromerRoad,Hunstanton,PE36 6HW. A debenture was
held over all of its assets and undertaking.
The Norwich Diocese Bank loan due over one year amounting to £35,730 (2024: £52,743)
 is secured by way of a charge over the land adjoining to 2 Cromer Road, Hunstanton, PE36 6HW.
TheBarclaysBankloandueoveroneyearamountingto£Nil(2024:£9,167)issecuredbythe government
backed Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS).
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19. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year - continued

TheHSBCloanisrepayableinmonthlyinstalments,withthefinalrepaymentoftheloan,interestand any
otheramountsoutstandingtobemadein2042.Interestontheloanischargedat4.5%perannumover the
Bank's Sterling Base Rate.
The Barclaysbankloanis repayablein monthlyinstalments,withthe finalrepaymentof the loan,interest and
anyotheramountsoutstandingtobemadein2026.Interestontheloanischargedat2.5%perannum with
the first 12 months being interest free.
TheNorwichDioceseloanisrepayableinmonthlyinstalments,withthefinalrepaymentoftheloan, interest
and any other amounts outstanding to be made in 2028. Interest on the loan is charged at 3.25% per annum.

20. Loans

An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bank overdrafts
Bank loans
Norwich Diocese due < 1 year
Amounts falling due between two and five years:
- mortgage
Norwich Diocese due 2-5 years
Amounts falling due in more than five years:
Repayable by instalments:
Bank loans more 5 yr by instal
31.8.25
£
11,840
32,833
17,014
61,687
121,093
35,730
156,823
789,006
31.8.24
£
75,881
31,476
16,470
123,827
119,054
52,743
171,797
827,388
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21. Leasing agreements

Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:
Within one year
Between one and five years
In more than five years
Accruals and deferred income
Deferred income b/fwd
Deferred income - released to income
Deferred income - deferred in year
31.8.25
£
22,314
30,951
2,250
55,515
31.8.25
£
337,972
(337,972)
370,447
370,447
31.8.24
£
17,454
16,460
4,500
38,414
31.8.24
£
280,935
(280,935)
337,972
337,972

22. Accruals and deferred income

Deferredincomerefersto schoolfees receivedinadvanceforthenextacademicterm,whichbeginsafter the
balance sheet date.

23. Movement in funds

Movement in funds
Net Transfers
movement between
At 1.9.24 in funds funds At 31.8.25
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General Funds (291,374) 41,265 17,309 (232,800)
Restricted funds
Restricted Fixed Assets 279,100 (6,486) (1,225) 271,389
Restricted Funds 16,084 - (16,084) -
295,184 (6,486) (17,309) 271,389
TOTAL FUNDS 3,810 34,779 - 38,589
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23. Movement in funds - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General Funds
Restricted funds
Restricted Fixed Assets
Restricted Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General Funds
Restricted funds
Restricted Fixed Assets
Restricted Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
2,522,875
1
10,000
10,001
2,532,876
At 1.9.23
£
(124,826)
285,819
16,084
301,903
177,077
Resources
expended
£
(2,481,610)
(6,487)
(10,000)
(16,487)
(2,498,097)
Net
movement
in funds
£
(166,548)
(6,719)
-
(6,719)
(173,267)
Movement
in funds
£
41,265
(6,486)
-
(6,486)
34,779
At 31.8.24
£
(291,374)
279,100
16,084
295,184
3,810
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23. Movement in funds - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General Funds
Restricted funds
Restricted Fixed Assets
Restricted Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
2,265,014
-
10,000
10,000
2,275,014
Resources
expended
£
(2,431,562)
(6,719)
(10,000)
(16,719)
(2,448,281)
Movement
in funds
£
(166,548)
(6,719)
-
(6,719)
(173,267)
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net Transfers
movement between
At 1.9.23 in funds funds At 31.8.25
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General Funds (124,826) (125,283) 17,309 (232,800)
Restricted funds
Restricted Fixed Assets 285,819 (13,205) (1,225) 271,389
Restricted Funds 16,084 - (16,084) -
301,903 (13,205) (17,309) 271,389
TOTAL FUNDS 177,077 (138,488) - 38,589
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23. Movement in funds - continued

A currentyear12monthsandprioryear12monthscombinednetmovementinfunds,includedinthe above
are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General Funds
Restricted funds
Restricted Fixed Assets
Restricted Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
4,787,889
1
20,000
20,001
4,807,890
Resources
expended
£
(4,913,172)
(13,206)
(20,000)
(33,206)
(4,946,378)
Movement
in funds
£
(125,283)
(13,205)
-
(13,205)
(138,488)
Includedinunrestrictedfundsislandwhichhasbeenrevaluedby£162,500.Thisamountiswithin tangible
fixed assets as seen in note 16.

Restricted fixed asset

The restricted fixed asset fund is comprised of monies donated for the purchase of fixed assets as follows:
PavilionImprovementFund-Toprovidefinancialassistancetoupgradetheexistingschoolpavilion. The
openingbalanceonthefundwas£14,387;Expenditureduringtheyeartotalled£336;Closingfund balance
£14,051.
NurseryPlaygroundFund-Toprovidefinancialassistancetowardsthecostofrefurbishingthenursery rubber
playtopsurface.Theopeningbalanceonthefundwas£4,271;Expenditureduringtheyeartotalled £98;
Closing fund balance £4,173.
ParentsCommitteeEquipment& ActivitiesFund-To providefinancialassistancetowardsadditional resources
and activitiesfor the enjoymentof the pupilsas designatedby the parentscommittee.The openingbalance on
thefundwas£411;theamounttransferredtounrestrictedfundsduringtheyeartotalled£411;Closing fund
balance £Nil.
NorfolkCountyCouncilTwoYearGrant-Toimproveresourcesfor2-year-oldchildrenattendingnursery. The
openingbalanceon the fundwas £815;the amounttransferredto unrestrictedfundsduringthe year totalled
£815; Closing fund balance £Nil.
NorwichDiocese Donationof Property-The value of the donationthat,in the event of the sale of the land and
buildings,wouldrevertbacktotheDiocese.Theopeningbalanceonthefundwas£259,215; Expenditure
during the year totalled £6,052; Closing fund balance £253,163.

Restricted funds

The restricted funds monies arise from gifts for express purposes as specified:
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23. Movement in funds - continued

Earle&StuartCharitableTrustScholarshipFund-Toprovideascholarship,presentingaproportionof annual
feesforapupilfromtheDockingareaofNorfolk.Theincomeisnotguaranteedandisstrictly renewable
annually.The openingbalanceon the fund was £10,000;Income duringthe year totalled£10,000, expenditure
duringtheyeartotalled£10,000;theamounttransferredtounrestrictedfundsduringtheyear totalled
£10,000; Closing fund balance £Nil.
NorfolkCommunityFoundation-Toprovidefundingtoaidetheimprovementofthenurserygardenand its'
facilities.Theopeningbalanceonthefundwas£820;Expenditureduringtheyeartotalled£Nilon garden
works; the amount transferred to unrestricted funds during the year totalled £820; Closing fund balance £Nil.
Covid-19HardshipFund-Toprovidefundingtocoverstudentsfeesforstrugglingparentsresultingfrom the
Covid-19pandemic.Theopeningbalanceonthefundwas£394;Incomeduringtheyeartotalled £Nil;
Expenditureduringtheyeartotalled£Nil;theamounttransferredtounrestrictedfundsduringthe year
totalled £394; Closing fund balance £Nil.
The Glebe House School Foundation-establishedto raise funds to supportthe long-termfuture of Glebe  House
School.Theinitialprogrammewillbetomoveintothethirddecadeofthiscenturyofferingthe opportunity
forallpupilsofabilitytobenefitfromaGlebeHouseSchooleducationandtodevelopfacilitiesthat both
benefitourpupils,butalsooneswhichcanbesharedwiththelocalcommunity.Theopeningbalanceon the
fundwas£4,870;IncomeandExpenditureduringtheyeartotalled£Nil;theamounttransferred to
unrestricted funds during the year totalled £4,870; Closing fund balance £Nil.

Transfers between funds

TheTrustreviewedthebalancesheldwithincertainrestrictedfundsanddeterminedthatthe conditions
attachedtothesefundshadbeensatisfied.Consequently,theremainingunspentamountshave been
transferred to unrestricted funds.

24. Employee benefit obligations

Theamountrecognisedinincomeorexpenditureasanexpenseinrelationtodefinedcontributionplans was
£115,180 (2024: £111,015).
TheschoolparticipatesintheTeacher'sPensionScheme(England&Wales)("theTPS")foritsteaching staff.
ThePensionChargefortheyearincludesemployercontributionspayabletotheTPSof£95,821 (2024:
£93,346).Employeeandemployercontributionsamountingto£13,528werepayabletotheschemeat 31
August2025(2024:£12,284)andare includedwithincreditors.Thisbalancehasbeenpaidin fullshortly after
the balance sheet date.
TheTPSisanunfundedmulti-employerdefinedbenefitsschemegovernedbytheTeachers' Pensions
Regulations2010andfrom1April2014,theTeachersPensionsRegulations2014.Memberscontributeon a
'payasyougo'basiswithcontributionsfrommembersandtheemployerbeingcreditedtothe Exchequer.
Retirement and other pension benefits are paid by public funds provided by Parliament.
TheGovernmentActuary,usingnormalactuarialprinciples,conductsaformalactuarialreviewoftheTPS in
accordancewiththe PublicServicePensions(ValuationsandEmployerCostCap)Directions2014published by
HM Treasury.The aim of the reviewis to specifythe level of futurecontributions.Actuarialscheme valuations
are dependenton assumptionsaboutthe value of futurecosts, designof benefitsand many otherfactors. The
latestactuarialvaluationoftheTPSwascarriedoutasat31March2020.Thekeyelementsofthe valuation
and subsequent consultation are:
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24. Employee benefit obligations - continued

-Employercontributionratessetat28.6%ofpensionablepay(includinga0.08%employer administration
charge).
-Totalschemeliabilities(pensionscurrentlyinpaymentandtheestimatedcostoffuturebenefits)for service
to the effective date of £262,000million,and notionalassets (estimatedfuture contributionstogetherwith the
notionalinvestmentsheldatthevaluationdate)of£218,100milliongivinganotionalpastservicedeficit of
£39,800 million.
-The SCAPErate,set by HMT, is usedto determinethe notionalinvestmentreturn.The currentSCAPErate is
2.4%, due to fall to 1.7% above the rate of CPI.
ThenextvaluationoftheTPSiswasimplementedfrom1April2024.Itwasconfirmedthat Employer
contribution rates are set at 28.6% of pensionable pay (including a 0.08% employer administration charge).
A copy of the valuation report and supporting documentation is on the Teachers' Pensions website.
Underthe definitionsset outin FRS 102,the TPS is a unfundedmulti-employerpensionscheme.The trust has
accountedfor its contributionsto the scheme as if it were a definedcontributionscheme. The trust has set  out
above the information available on the scheme.

25. Related party disclosures

The charity is controlled by the board of Trustees as a whole.
During the year, the aggregate unrestricted donations received from the Trustees totalled £Nil (2024: £Nil).
As at the balance sheet date the Trust owed a Trustee £Nil (2024: £Nil) in loan balances.
Duringthe year, some Trusteesreceivedservices for Schoolingfor theirchildrenof £202,659(2024:  £164,634).
AsatthebalancesheetdatetheTrusteesowedtheTrust£2,180(2024:£4,009).Alltransactionshave been
undertaken on normal commercial terms.
No furtherrelatedpartytransactionswere undertakenduringthisor the priorreportingperiodwhich require
disclosure.

26. Financial instruments

The carrying amount for each category of financial instrument is as follows:
The carrying amount for each category of financial instrument is as follows:
31.8.25 31.8.24
£ £
Financial assets that are debt instruments measured at amortised cost 102,163 109,862
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost 1,548,493 1,555,509
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27. Charges on assets

Freeholdpropertyheldwithintangiblefixedassetsarepledgedassecurityinrelationtothebankloan as
detailed in notes 19, 20 and 21 to these financial statements.
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

Income and endowments
Donations and legacies
Donations to the Trust
Gift aid
Earl & Stuart Charitable Trust
Other trading activities
Fundraising events
Letting and licensing
Investment income
Interest received
Charitable activities
Pre-prep school fees
Prep school fees
Nursery fees
Boarding
Payments from governments
Ancillary trades
Total incoming resources
Expenditure
Other trading activities
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Hire of plant and machinery
Bad debts
School curriculum & trip costs
Staff training and recruitment
Rent
Rates and water
Carried forward
31.8.25
£
56,721
-
10,000
66,721
1,182
41,096
42,278
37
228,176
961,025
372,117
11,308
826,970
24,244
2,423,840
2,532,876
1,269,662
102,559
110,895
880
3,712
61,753
7,298
3,986
56,334
1,617,079
31.8.24
£
44,969
4,297
10,000
59,266
-
57,999
57,999
56
328,369
778,282
447,009
19,061
553,274
31,698
2,157,693
2,275,014
1,245,955
83,053
107,316
1,056
(22,190)
64,538
7,535
5,661
28,213
1,521,137
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Other trading activities
Brought forward
Light and heat
Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Other
Insurance
Other establishment costs
Motor vehicle expenses
Housekeeping and provisions
Parent committee
Support costs
Management
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Telephone
Office expenses
Staff training and recruitment
Marketing
Computer expenses
Subscriptions, licences & fees
Bank interest
Norwich Diocese loan interest
Other interest charges
Finance
Loss on sale of tangible fixed assets
Governance costs
Auditors' remuneration
Accountancy fees
Legal fees
Other costs
31.8.25
£
1,617,079
92,961
32,590
3,534
4,902
105
1,751,171
25,618
45,622
31,837
68,879
-
171,956
349,550
23,343
4,285
9,125
15,214
3,306
13,303
9,221
20,763
100,334
2,006
6,544
556,994
238
12,000
2,898
566
2,274
17,738
31.8.24
£
1,521,137
121,350
32,204
5,090
4,113
140
1,684,034
25,457
44,026
29,318
78,056
10,852
187,709
330,849
16,810
3,699
8,554
15,701
3,460
27,669
6,113
17,372
112,007
2,532
13,333
558,099
-
11,000
2,483
2,776
2,180
18,439
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

Total resources expended
Net income/(expenditure)
31.8.25
£
2,498,097
34,779
31.8.24
£
2,448,281
(173,267)
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