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Charity number: 1071460

The Henrietta Barnett School Trust

Trustee's report and financial statements

For the year ended 31 August 2025

The Henrietta Barnett School Trust

Contents

Page
Reference and administrative details ofthe Charity, its Trustees and advisers 4
Trustee's report 2-4
Independent examiner's report 5~6
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance sheet 8
Notestothefinancialstatements 9-18

The Henrietta Barnett School Trust

Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers For the year ended 31 August 2025

Trustees

Trustees The Governing Body ofthe Henrietta Barnett School
Charity registered
number 1071460
Principal office Central Square
Hampstead Garden Suburb
London
NW11 7BN
Accountants Kreston Reeves Audit LLP
Chartered Accountants
37 St Margaret's Street
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2TU
Bankers Barclays Bank PLC
126 Station Road
Edgware Road
Middlesex
HA8 7RY
CAF Bank Ltd
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ
Independent examiner PeterManser FCA DChA
Kreston Reeves Audit LLP
Chartered Accountants
3/7 St Margaret's Street
Canterbury
KentCT12TU

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The Henrietta Barnett School Trust

Trustee's report

For the year ended 31 August 2025

The Trustee present their annuai report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the year from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025.

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objectives

The Trust's charitable purpose is enshrined in its principal objective:

The provision and maintenance of the ‘Henrietta Barnett School’ as a school supported by public funds in the London Borough of Barnet or such locations as previously agreed in writing by the Borough of Barnet.

The School provides free educational facilities to children dependent only upon academic ability regardless of geographical location and without any obligation to pay tuition or entrance exam fees.

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustee has given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance ‘Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

b. Grant-making policy

The Henrietta Barnett School Trust makes grants to the School to cover pre-agreed expenditures. The Trustee agrees these grants according to the School's needs and the extent to which funds are available, taking into account any funding restrictions.

Achievements and performance

a. Review of activities

Results for the period

Total income, for the year ended 31 August 2025, amounted to £298,883, compared to £254,684 during the year ended 31 August 2024. In addition to its support from public funds, the School is dependent upon voluntary contributions and there is a culture of giving by parents and other stakeholders that is now firmly established. There is a regular programme of parental contribution that generates the major part of the Trust’s income. During the year, the Trust received voluntary income of £286,239 (2024: £222,704), and investment income of £12,644 (2024: £31,980). Total expenditure, during the year ended 31 August 2025, amounted to £751,812, compared to £487,819 during the year ended 31 August 2024. The grant payable during the year were £748,648 (2024: £484,452). The amount of the annual grant to the Henrietta Barnett School for the purpose of furtherance of its education provision is dependent on the level of the projects undertaken and the ability of the school to fund these projects out of its own reserves.

The above income and expenditure resulted in an overall net decrease in the Trust's fund balances of £452,929 (2024: net decrease of £233,135).

b. Investment policy

The Henrietta Barnett School Trust holds its excess cash in interest-bearing accounts with its bankers, and has an account with Flagstone.

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The Henrietta Barnett School Trust

Trustee's report (continued) For the year ended 31 August 2025

Achievements and performance (continued)

Financial review

a. Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustee has a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.

b. Reserves policy

The Trust aims to hold between £300,000 and £1,000,000 in free reserves in order to enable it to meet unplanned expenditures. Free reserves are that part of the Trust's unrestricted funds that are freely available to spend on any of the Trust's objectives. It is anticipated that these are most likely to be for urgent repairs and/or maintenance of the School and/or to make a grant to the School to meet urgent unplanned operational needs. Overail, the Trustee operates a tight cash flow management system at all times to ensure that the Trust holds sufficient cash to meet any outstanding liabilities of the Trust and School. The Trust held unrestricted funds of £648,804 at the year end (2024: £1,160,632).

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

The Henrietta Barnett School Trust is a registered charity, number 1071460, and is constituted under a Charity Commission Scheme dated 25 June 1996, as amended by a supplementary deed dated 5 February 2003.

b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustee

The management of the Trust is the responsibility of the Trustee who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the 25 June 1996 declaration of Trust, which was made by the body corporate called the Governing Body of The Henrietta Barnett School (the School).

c. Organisational structure and decision-making policies

Governing Body

The Governing Body of the School is the sole Trustee of the Henrietta Barnett School Trust and individual trustees are not appointed. The majority of Governors are appointed directly by the Members (Foundation Governors) with Parent (and Staff) Governors being elected by their respective constituencies. The Head is an ex-officio Governor. The Governing Body is therefore broadly representative of stakeholders within the School. In appointing new Governors, the Governing Body seeks to bring in a broad range of skills and expertise.

Organisation

The Governing Body as a Trustee takes overall responsibility for the strategy and finances of the Trust and for ensuring its effective management. There is no executive staff for the Trust. However, the School receives a grant from the Trust to carry out fundraising activities on behalf of the Trust. The Finance, Audit and Fundraising Committee of the Governing Body oversees the financial management of the Trust on behalf of the Trustee. Day-to-day management of the Trust is carried out by the School Business Manager.

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The Henrietta Barnett School Trust

Trustee's report (continued)

For the year ended 31 August 2025

Structure, governance and management (continued)

d. Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees

An induction process has been introduced by which new governors are provided with a detailed information pack and invited to attend a dedicated training session. In addition, training opportunities are provided through vision days, presentation at meetings and participation in Governor training offered by the local authority and/or the National Governors’ Association.

e. Risk management

The Trustee has assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Plans for future periods

During 2025/26, the Trust plans to continue its fundraising efforts to enable it to continue providing financial support to the School for capital and maintenance projects as required.

Statement of Trustee's responsibilities

The Trustee are responsible for preparing the Trustee's report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustee to prepare financial statements for each financial which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustee are required to:

The Trustee are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Charity Commission Scheme. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by order of the members of the Board of Trustee on their behalf by:

V2 ( oe 2.S and signed on

Nirs Lisa Coffman Trustee

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The Henrietta Barnett School Trust

Independent examiner's report

For the year ended 31 August 2025

Independent examiner's report to the Trustee of The Henrietta Barnett School Trust (‘the Charity’)

| report to the Charity Trustee on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 August 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustee of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act’).

| report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination | have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. | confirm that | am qualified to undertake the examination because | am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.

| understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019.

| have completed my examination. | confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

| have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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P Manser Dated: 18 December 2025

. The Henrietta Barnett School Trust

Statement of financial activities

For the year ended 31 August 2025

Restricted Unrestricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
2025 2025 2025 2024
Note £ £ £ £
Income from:
Donations and legacies 4 57,140 229,099 286,239 222,704
investments 5 5,000 7,644 12,644 31,980
Total income 62,140 236,743 298,883 254,684
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 7 3,241 748,571 751,812 487,819
Total expenditure 3,241 748,571 751,812 487,819
Netmovement in funds 58,899 (511,828) (452,929) (233,135)
Reconciliation offunds:
Total funds brought forward 381,171 1,160,632 1,541,803 1,774,938
Net movement in funds 58,899 (511,828) (452,929) (233,135)
Totalfundscarriedforward 440,070 648,804 1,088,874 1,541,803

The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 9 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

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The Henrietta Barnett School Trust

Balance sheet

As at 31 August 2025

2025 2024
Note £ £
Current assets
Debtors 10 56,418 60,833
Investments 11 258,189 514,189
Cash at bank and in hand 787,113 991,556
1,101,720 1,566,578
Current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year 12 (12,846) (24,775)
Net current assets 1,088,874 1,541,803
Total net assets 1,088,874 1,541,803
Charity funds
Restricted funds 13 440,070 381,171
Unrestricted funds 13 648,804 1,160,632
Totalfunds 1,088,874 1,541,803

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustee and signed on their behalf by:

Mrs Lisa Coffman Trustee ee S— 0 —— Date: Lyi2(2s

The notes on pages 9 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

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The Henrietta Barnett School Trust

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 August 2025

  1. General information

The Trust is controlled by The Henrietta Barnett School, a charitable company incorporated in England and Wales (registered company number: 07992842). The Trust's charitable purpose is enshrined in its principal objective: The provision and maintenance of the ‘Henrietta Barnett School’ as a school supported by public funds in the London Borough of Barnet or such locations as previously agreed in writing by the Borough of Barnet. The consolidated accounts of The Henrietta Barnett School can be obtained by application to the company secretary at Central Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, NWI 1 7BN.

  1. Accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a ‘true and fair’ view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a ‘true and fair’ view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

The Henrietta Barnett School Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

The financial statements are presented in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity and rounded to the nearest £.

2.2 Going concern

The Trustee assesses whether the use of going concern is appropriate i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the Charity to continue as a going concern. The Trustee makes this assessment in respect of a period of at least one year from the date of authorisation for issue of the financial statements and have concluded that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern, thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

2.3 Income

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.

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The Henrietta Barnett School Trust

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 August 2025

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.4 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

2.5 Interest receivable

interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

2.6 Taxation

The Charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the Charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 206 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

2.7 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.

2.8 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

2.9 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding ofthe discount is recognised in the Statement offinancial activities as a finance cost.

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The Henrietta Barnett School Trust

Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 31 August 2025

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.10 Financial instruments

The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.

2.11 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustee in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustee for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

3. Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgement

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The Charity does not currently have any significant accounting estimates or areas of judgement.

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The Henrietta Barnett School Trust

Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 31 August 2025

4. Income from donations and legacies

Restricted Unrestricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
2025 2025 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Donations 57,140 229,099 286,239 222,704
Total2024 3,380 219,324 222,704

5, Investment income

Restricted Unrestricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
2025 2025 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Interest received 5,000 7,644 12,644 31,980
Total2024 4,689 27,291 31,980
  1. Analysis of grants
Grants to Total Total
Institutions funds funds
2025 2025 2024
£ £ £
Henrietta Barnett School 748,648 748,648 484,452
Total2024 484,452 484452
  1. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

Summary by fund type

Restricted Unrestricted
funds funds Total Total
2025 2025 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Charitable activities 3,241 748,571 751,812 487,819
Total2024 11,543 476,276 487819

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The Henrietta Barnett School Trust

Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 31 August 2025

8. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Grant
Direct
costs		 funding of
activities		 Support
costs		 Total
funds		 Total
funds
2025 2025 2025 2025 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Charitable activities 164 748,648 3,000 751,812 487,819
Total2024 412 484,452 2,955 487,819

Analysis of direct costs

Charitable Total Total
activities funds funds
2025 2025 2024
£ £ £
Bank charges 164 164 162
Robotics expenditure - - 250
164 164 412
Total 2024 412 412
Analysis of support costs
Charitable Total Total
activities funds funds
2025 2025 2024
£ £ £
Independent examiner's fees 3,000 3,000 2,955
Total2024 2,955 2,955

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The Henrietta Barnett School Trust

Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 31 August 2025

9. Trustee's remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2024 - £NIL).

During the year ended 31 August 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 - £NIL).

10. Debtors

2025 2024
£ £
Due within one year
Amounts owed byThe Henrietta Barnett School 50,000 -
Prepaymentsandaccruedincome 6,418 60,833

11. Current asset investments

2025 2024
£ £
Flagstone account 258,189 514,189

12. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2025 2024
£ £
Amounts owed to The Henrietta Barnett School 9,846 22,175
Accruals 3,000 2,000
12,846 24,775

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The Henrietta Barnett School Trust

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 August 2025

  1. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

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The specific purposes for which the restricted funds are to be applied are as follows:

The Louisa Fund was established in 2013 by a grateful alumna to provide financial assistance to ensure students at the school have access to all of the opportunities available to them.

The Henrietta Barnett School (HBS) has two Hardship Funds that students can apply to. Both of our Hardship Funds are discretionary sourcesoffinancial help available to all students at HBS.

Robotics relates to donations provided to be used towards the cost of the annual robotics trip.

Sale of Donhead Field Centre is the proceeds of the sale land and buildings previously owned by the school. This was sold in November 2020 and the proceeds of sale will be used to create new outdoor learning facilities closer to the school in North West London. Final determination as to how these funds are invested will be made by the Donhead Field Centre Trustees.

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The Henrietta Barnett School Trust

Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 31 August 2025

  1. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior year

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|||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |As|restated| |Balance|at|Balance|at| |1|September|As|restated|Transfers|31|August| |2023|Income|Expenditure|in/out|2024| |£|£|£|£|£| |Unrestricted|funds| |Designated|funds| |Bigwood|House|extension| |project|240,000|-|-|(240,000)|-| |Quad|and|Bigwood|Paths| |Project|19,197|-|-|(19,197)|-| |259,197|~|-|(259,197)|-| |General|funds| |General|Funds|1,131,096|246,615|(476,276)|259,197|1,160,632| |Total|Unrestricted|funds|1,390,293|246,615|(476,276)|-|1,160,632| |Restricted|funds| |Louisa|Fund|28,393|3,380|(11,543)|-|20,230| |HBST|bursary|grant|fund|18,000|-|-|-|18,000| |Robotics|1,200|-|-|-|1,200| |Sale|of Donhead|Field|Centre|337,052|4,689|-|-|341,741| |384,645|8,069|(11,543)|-|381,171| |Total|of funds|1,774,938|254,684|(487,819)|-|1,541,803|

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The Henrietta Barnett School Trust

Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 31 August 2025

14. Summary of funds

Summary of funds - current year

Balance at 1 Balance at
September 31 August
2024 Income Expenditure 2025
£ £ £ £
General funds 1,160,632 236,743 (748,571) 648,804
Restricted funds 381,171 62,140 (3,241) 440,070
1,541,803 298,883 (751,812) 1,088,874

Summary of funds - prior year

Balance at Balance at
1 September As restated Transfers 31 August
2023 Income Expenditure in/out 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Designated funds 259,197 - - (259,197) -
General funds 1,131,096 246,615 (476,276) 259,197 1,160,632
Restricted funds 384,645 8,069 (11,543) - 381,171
1,774,938 254,684 (487,819) - 1,541,803

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The Henrietta Barnett School Trust

Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 31 August 2025

15. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Restricted Unrestricted Total
funds funds funds
2025 2025 2025
£ £ £
Current assets 440,070 661,650 1,101,720
Creditors due within one year - (12,846) (12,846)
Total 440,070 648,804 1,088,874
Analysis of net assets between funds - prioryear
Restricted Unrestricted Total
funds funds funds
2024 2024 2024
£ £ £
Current assets 381,171 1,185,407 1,566,578
Creditors due within one year - (24,775) (24,775)
Total 381,171 1,160,632 1,541,803

16. Related party transactions

As disclosed in note 6, the Trust has paid grants to the school of £748,648 (2024: £484,452). At the year end, the Trust owed The Henrietta Barnett School £9,846 (2024: £22,775).

During the year, unconditional donations were received from 4 Trustees totalling £3,245 (2024: £2,220 from 3 Trustees).

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