HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST. SCHOOL FUND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
Registered Charity No. 1076273

HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST, SCHOOL FUND
CONTENTS
Page No
Legal and Administrative Details
Trustees Reporl
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Cashflow stalement
Notes to the Accounts
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HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST, SCHOOL FUND
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity Name
High￿￿rth Grammar School Trust, School Fund
Registered Number
1076273
Trustees
Mr Amer l<halil (Chairman)
Mr Ivor Duffy
Mis5 Karen Britton
Mrs Rachael Dray
Mr Duncan Beer
Mrs Lynn Wilson
Principal Address
Highworth Grammar School
Maidstone Road
Ashford
Kenl
TN24 8UD
Independent Examiner
S Jennings FCA
Azets Audil Services
5th Floor
Ashford Commercial Quarter
1 Dover Place
Ashford
Kent
TN23 1FB
Bankers
National Westminster Bank PIC
20 High Street
Ashford
Kenl
TN24 8SH

HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST, SCHOOL FUND
ANNUAL TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JUL Y 2024
Thg. thistg.g.q prg..qg.nt thg.ir rg.pnrt and fin2nr.i21 %t2tp.mp.ntq nf thp. phArity fnr thp. yp.Ar p.ndAd 21 .liily ?0?4 The. Inislees
have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by
Ghartties" {FRS 102) in preparing the annual rewn and financial siaEmenis OT Ihe chanty-
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wtth the accounting policies set out in note5 to the
accounts 2nd comply with the charitys goveming document. the Chartties Acl 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordan￿ with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in October 2019.
Objectives and activities
The objects for which the school fund ig established are=
To advance the education of Highworth Grammar School by providing or asslsting in the provision of educational,
recreational and other charitable facilities in augmentation of such facilities financed by the Department for Education.
Public Benefit Statement
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidan￿ contsined in the Charity Commission's general guidance
on public benefit when reviewlng the Trust's aims and objeclives and in planning ftjture activities.
Achlevements and perforniance in the year
The school ftjnd account continues to be primarily a holding account for student's payments for trips. purchasing and
activities but also indudes parental donations on which gift aid is claimed. The general school fund is used for
enrichments activities, coach hire to competitions and matches. membership to clubs and societies. and various
school reSoUr￿s.
In 2023-24 the SGhool supported Pilgrims Hospi￿, FND Hupe (Fuiiutiuiicjl NvuruluyiLdl DibDider) CRY (Cardiac Risk
in the Young), Demelza. Endometriosis UK, ARC IAnlenalal Results and Choices). Various other events took place
during the year to raise money for dtfferent good causes, which are initiated. promoted and org2nised by students.,
Alzheimer's Association from the music department holdiru a carol Servi￿ in London.. RSPC frotn Eco club to
Ashford cattery., and donation to 8 Sensor Bus promoted by 6th fomi students. The total raised from all of these events
was £12,045.
Significant actlvltles during the year included=
The Art departmenl took Year 7's to Harry Potter StiJdi()* and Hnwlp.fl8 Znn. Sixth fnmi gtiidp.nts We￿ taken to the
National Portrait Gallery. Year 10's went to Dungcnc-- LighthOU￿c and Dymchurch RaiNYay & Tete Britain. Year 9,3
also went to Dungeness Lighthouse and DyTnchurch Rai￿aY on a separate trip.
Computer Science department look 6th fomiers to a virtual recreation venue in Ashford and again took Year 10's
latar in thè yaar. Y82r 13.8 went to the National Computer Museum in Birmingham.
Dail￿ dey<iiliTieiil luuk 6111 furiTI sludenls lo attend Jasmin Varolimon studios to see Allce In Wonderland and Ihe
Marlowe theatre to see Edward Scissorhands. They also went to Rambert Workshop and to the Michael Jackson
MLisical in London_ Yéar g studentg attended Jasmin Vardimon studios to see H.O.hA.E.
Drama department jointty produced the production Chicago wilh the music department. They also attended the
performan￿ ot I he Ucean at the end of Ihe lane. in London with Years 11 & 13. They also look 6th fomiers to see
Mar.hinAI at Thp. nkl Vie. in l ondon_
Geography department took Year 12's on their annual trip to BlenGéthra, in the Lake District. Yeclls 10 & 12 Iu
Naples. Year 7's weni on the annual m"p to Wye Downs
History department took Year 9's to the Imperial W2r Museum in London while Year 12's wenl trj Berlin.
MFL department took Year 8 3tudents to french Xmas markets in Luille. The Spanish depatlnieiit put Vll pli1y Ubllly
external company Onatkn Productions, for Year 8.9 & 10. The German department took Year 8's to Coloqne's
Christmas market. Years 10 & 12 were taken to Rheinland. Joint trip belween the art department & Spanish
departrnent took Ycar 12 to Madrid whil¢ Ycar Q went to Seville. The iown ￿InnIng trip place at DAD Munstereifel with
Years 10, 11 & 12 taking part in the trip.
Music department jointly produced the show Chicago thp. dra￿￿ dp.partmp.nt. Thp.y held a carol service in
Trafalg2r Squ2r& and Covent Gardens in aid of Alzhcmicrfs Society. 6th fomi went to Le3 Misérables on a joint trip
willi Ilie drdlll¢l dep<qrlrnenl. They also held Ihe annual events such as Sprtng Gon￿rt, Hijac's, Bandstand and Year I
Enrichment eveninqs.

HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST, SCHOOL FUND
ANNUAL TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY2024
signlflcant activities during ihe year included..
Full schnal {p.xr.l Ypar 7'.gl w9.nt nn thp. AnniJAI trip to the. Panto at the hAadowe Theatre in Canterbury in December_
Psychology Department look Year 12 's to Folkestone to see Serial Killer Next Door and to Howletts Zoo.
UCAS trip to Excel to Create Your own Future, event in London for Year 12.
DofE Bronze & Silver- Years 9 & 10 respectively, took part in this event in the summer.
Media Studies Took Year 13's to Brilish Film InslitLrte IBFI) in Londo
Culture Events - Both the Asian & Afro Caribbean societies held a couple of culture evenings.
PE department took Year 7 to a Hockey event in Blackpool
Financial review
Income for the year amounted to £499,123 (2023= £467,351). Expenditure amounted to £511,855 (2023: £493,851).
As a result of these movements, net funds have decreased by £12.732 {2023 decrease". £26,500) and total £94,959 at
31 July 202412023. £107.691)-
Reserves policy
Al 31 July 2024 general funds amounted to £40,911 (2023= £71.930)- The Irustees believe that holding an average of
month's budgeted expenditure, which amounts to £85.000 {2023= £82.000) is reasonable as ftsnds are required to
pay for certain costs in advance in respect of residential and day trips before the associated income is received from
the students.
At 31 July 2024 designated funds amounted to £54,048 {2023: £35,761) and further delails are given in note 7.
Pay policyfor key management personnel
The ti"ustees Gonipi"ise tlie key maiiageiiient persoiinel of tlie chai ity ii) cliarge of directiiig aiid wiitiulliiiy, iuiiiiiiiy
and operating the charity on a day to day basis. All trustees give of their time freely and trustee received
remuneration in the year.
Risk management
The trustees have examined the major strategic. business and operational risks which the charity faces and confirm
that systems have been established to enable the charity to lessen or mitigale those risks.
Variou8 risks have been as8e8sed to ensure that they do not impact upon the school's ability to offer enriGhment
aciiviiies together wth interesting trtps to support Ihe cumculum for Ihe studenls. The major nsk is Ihe ability of
parents lo continue to pay for students lo attend organised visits. Funds have been allocated in the school budget to
allow the academy to offer help to parents who are suffering hardship.
Going Concern
The financial statements have been DreDared on a going concem basis as the Trustees believes thal no material
uncertainties exist. The Trustees has considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and
expenditure for 12 months from authorising Ihese financial statements. The budgeted income and expendilure is
sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concem.
Plans fortha futur8
The plans for the future are lo make provision lo ensure that it is possible to arrange ongoing activities to enrich the
school life of the students. School fund is an extremely valuable volunfary conlribulion which funds many extra-
curricular student related re3ource3 and actimtiea that add to the quality of SGhool lrfe, which othewsc would bc
dilTicult lo provide. Families wll continue to be en￿Uraged to conlribule as all sludents benefit during their time at
Highworth Grammar School through the enrichment activÈties offered.

## **HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST, SCHOOL FUND** 

## **ANNUAL TRUSTEES REPORT** 

## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024**_ 

## **Structure** 

The charity which is registered with the Charity Commission under number 1076273, is established under a Trust Deed dated 26 November 1998. 

## **Governance and management** 

During the year the following were Trustees of the charity: 

Mr Amer Khalil (Chairman) Mr Ivor Duffy (appointed 3 July 2024) Mrs Lynn Wilson Miss Karen Britton Mrs Visalakshi Brahmandam (resigned 28 October 2024) Mrs Rachael Dray Mr Daniel Valentine (resigned 31 August 2024) Mr Duncan Beer 

The governing document does not specifically contain details as to the minimum or maximum number of trustees. In addition, it does not specify as to how these trustees shall be appointed. 

## **Governance and management** 

The governing document allows the day-to-day management to be delegated to the head teacher of the school or other such persons as the trustees think fit, provided that all acts and proceedings of such persons be reported to the trustees. 

## **Statement of trustees' responsibilities** 

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual 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 trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: 

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; 

- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP (FRS 102); 

- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 

- state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures, disclosed and explained in the financial statements;  and 

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue its activities. 

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that 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 Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. 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. 

By Order of the Board 

………………………………………………………………… I Duffy 

Date: 20 March 2025 

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## **HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST, SCHOOL FUND** 

## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES** 

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Highworth Grammar School Trust, School Fund for the year ended 31 July 2024 as set out on pages 6 to 12. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). 

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

## **Independent examiner’s statement** 

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

- (1) accounts records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the 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. 

I 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. 

…………………………………. 

## **S Jennings FCA** 

## **For and on behalf of Azets Audit Services** 

Ashford Commercial Quarter 5th Floor 

1 Dover Place Ashford Kent TN23 1FB 

Date: 26 March 2025 

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HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST, SCHOOL FUND
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
Unrestricted Funds
2024
2023
Note
Income from:
Donations
18.268
11,951
Raising funds
18,486
21,776
Charitable activities
458,865
432,058
Investment income
3,504
1,566
Total income
499,123
467,351
Expenditure on:
Charltable actlvltles
511.855
493,851
Total expenditure
511,855
493,851
Net movement in funds
(12.7321
(26,500)
Reconciliatlon of funds:
Fund balances brought foNard at 1 August 2023
107,691
134,191
Fund balances carried forward at 31 July 2024
94,959
107,691
All income and expenditure in 2024 was derived from unrestricted income.

## **HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST, SCHOOL FUND** 

## **BALANCE SHEET** _**AS AT 31 JULY 2024**_ 

|**Note**<br>**CURRENT ASSETS**<br>Stock<br>Debtors<br>**5**<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>**Creditors**: amounts falling due within one year<br>**6**<br>**Net current assets**<br>**NET ASSETS**<br>**INCOME FUNDS**<br>Unrestricted funds<br>General funds<br>Designated funds<br>**7**<br>**8**|**£**<br>**£**<br>4,197<br>70,813<br>154,047<br>229,057<br>134,098<br>94,959<br>94,959<br>40,911<br>54,048<br>94,959<br>**2024**|**£**<br>**£**<br>1,564<br>19,323<br>144,055<br>164,942<br>57,251<br>107,691<br>107,691<br>71,930<br>35,761<br>107,691<br>**2023**|
|---|---|---|



The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Committee of Trustees on 20 March 2025 and signed on its behalf by: 

## **……………………………………………** 

I Duffy **Trustee** 

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HIGHWORTH GRAIAMAR SCHOOL TRUST. SCHOOL FUND
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JUL Y 2024
Note
2024
2023
Cash flow from operating activities
6.488
173,539)
Cash flow from investing aclivities
Investment Income
3,504
1,566
Net cash flow from investing activities
3,504
1.566
Net increase l (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
9,992
(71.973)
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 August 2023
144,055
216,028
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 July 2024
154,047
144,055
Cash and cash equivalents consists of:
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 July 2024
154,047
154,047
144,055
144,055

HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST. SCHOOL FUND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY2024
1 Accounting pollcies
1.1 Basis of preparation
Highworth Grarnmar School Trust, School Fund is a registered charitywith Ihe Charity Commission in England and
Wales. The address of the registered office is given in the charrty informalion on page 1 of these financial
statements. The nature of the charitys operdtions and principal activities 'is to advanGe the education of the
sludeiitb Highworth Grarnrnar School for GINS by provlolng or assisting in rhe provision of educalional, recreational
and other charitable facilities in aUgmentsI￿n of such facilities financ￿1 by the Department for Education..
The charity conslilules a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Ststement of Recommended Practice
applicabte lo chartties preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United
Kingdom and Republic of Irelarbd IFRS 102), the Charitres Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice.
The financial staleThenls are prepared on a going concem basls under the historical cost convention, modified to
include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional
currency oftha charity and rounded to the nearest £.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below.
These policies have been consislentiy applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
1.2 Funds
Unre8tricted income funds Gompri3e those funds which the truslee5 are free to Use for aiiy purpose iii fuilli¢iilll
of the charitable objeclives. Unrestricted funds include designated fvnds where the trustees. at their discretion,
have created a fund for a specific purpose.
Designated funds represent funds invested in specific projects. The designated fund balance has been
rttpreseriled to ensu￿ thal fund balance slaled accuratety reflects the designatlon pollcy adopted by the Trustees.
1.3 Income recognition
All income is included in Ihe Statement of Finanual Aclivities (SOFA) when the charity is legalw entitled to the
income after any perrormance conditions have been met. the amount can be measured reliably and tt is probable
th21 the income will be received.
Voluntary income including donations and gifts is included in Ihe Statement of Financial Activities
when receivable.
Income is mainly for school vistts and day trips which are accounted for in the period in which the
p or visit takes place.
1.4 Expenditure recognition
All expenditure 15 aGGounted for on an a￿[ual5 basis aiid liÈ￿& i5￿11 LlÈJbbifi¢d liecirjirigb Ilidl dggregale all
costs related to the G4legory. Expendilure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make
payments to third partièg, it ig probable that the settlemenl will be required 2nd the 2mount of the obligation can ba
measured reliably. It is categorised under the following headings:
Losts of generating tunds are those costs incurred in attracting voluntary income.
Charitable expenditure cfjmpriseg those costs inCu￿ed by the charity in Ihe delivery of its activities
and se￿FCes for tts beneficiaries. It includes both costs allocated directly to such activtttes and
Ihose costs ot an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Govemance costs include those inCu￿ed in the govemance of the charity and 2re primarity
av4Jocialcd with con*Jtitutional and statutory requirements.
1.5 Stock
Stock is included 2t the lower of cost and net rèaltsable value.

HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST. SCHOOL FUND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JUL Y 2024
1 AGcounting policie3
1.6 Debtors and creditors receivable I payable within one year
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rale and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at
transaction price. Any losses arising fmm impaim*nt are recognised in expenditure.
1.7 Tax
The charity is an exempt charty within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to
pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a
charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes.
1.8 Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concem basis as the Trustees believes that no material
uncertainties exist. The Trustees has considered the tevel of funds held and the expected level of income and
expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is
sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concem.
1.9 Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
Accounling estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on histortcal experience and other
factors, including expectations of future evenls that are believed to be reasonable under the Gircumstances. There
are no judgements or key sources of estimation uncertainty-
2 Income
2024
2023
Generated funds
Fundraising
18,486
18,486
21,776
21,776
Charitable activities
School visits
Activities
Income from school shops elc.
Other income
256,180
68,210
47,429
240,505
73,161
41,538
49?,048
Expenditure
2024
Total
2023
Total
Direct Costs Support costs
Charitable activities
Fundraising
School visits
Ablivilie
Purchases
athp.r
37.769
261.869
57.423
38,777
113.791
509,629
37.769
261.869
57,423
38,777
113.791
509.629
46.517
242,440
75,610
42,910
84,274
491,751
Governance costs
Independent examinerfs fee
2.226
2,226
2,226
511.855
2.100
493,851
509.629
The above expenditure includes £118,425 (2023: £99.061) paid as a donakn'on to Highworth Grammar School.
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HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST, SCHOOL FUND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JUL Y2024
4 Staff costs and Trustee remuneration
During the year, the chartty had no employees (2023: None).
No trustee received remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during the year {2023: None).
Debtots
2024
2023
Prepayrnents and accrued income
Other debtors
9.958
60,855
70,813
4.538
14.785
19,323
6 Creditors". amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Creditors
Deferred income
Accruals
21.168
110.704
2,226
134,098
19,209
35,942
2,100
57.251
7 Designated funds -2024
Asat1
New
August 2023 Designallons
Designation
Released
As at31 July
2024
Fundraising
School visits
Activilies
Purchases
Other
11.663
8.051
13.286
626
2.135
35.761
14,138
5,440
28.865
665
4.940
54.048
(11,663)
(8,051)
(13,286)
(6261
2,135
35.761
14,138
5.440
28,865
665
4,940
54,048
Designated funds - 2023
Asat1
New
August 2022 Designations
Designatlon
Released
As at 31 July
2023
Fundraising
School visits
Activities
Purchases
other
17,760
10,446
13,512
621
4,274
46,613
11.663
8.051
13.286
626
2.135
35.761
(17,760)
(10,446}
(13.5121
(621)
4.274
(46.613)_
11,663
8,051
1.2.2116
626
2,135
35,761
Fundraising
School visits
Thi8 relates to competition prizes to be used within the school
Thls relates to school visits where excess funds are to carried Into the tollowing year to
be used for the same trtp
ThiknTr relat￿ to activities where exce88 funds are to carried into the following year trj be
used for Ihe same aclivity
This relates to fund% whir.h havp. hp_p.n hp.ld In hp. ijsed to purchase itemg for tho
school in the folkiwing year
This indudes funds that are to be used In the tollowng year on Duke of Edinburgh,
Hop.kg.y 2nd Fqiipstrian
Activities
Purr.ha.qg.8
Other
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HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST, SCHOOL FUND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 37 JUL Y 2024
8 Analy515 of net assets between funds - 2024
Unrestricted
Designated
Total
Current assets
Liabilities
175,009
134,098
40,911
54.048
229,057
134,098
94,959
54.048
alysis of net assets bètween funds -2023
Unrestricted
Designated
Total
Cu￿ent assets
Liabilities
129.181
57,251
71,930
35,761
164,942
57.251
107,691
35,761
g Reconciliation of net income to net cashflow from
operating activities
2024
2023
Nel income for the year
Investment income
Ilncreaseydecrease in debtors
Increasel{decrease) in creditors
(Increaselldecrease in stocks
Ncl cash inflowlloufflow) from operating adivitses
(12.7321
13,504)
(51.490)
76,847
2,633
6,488
(26.500)
11.5661
505
(46,0981
120
73,539
10 Related party transaetions
During the year, A Khalil, l Duffy, K Britton, R Dray, D Beer, V Brahmandam and D Valentine were also trustees of
the Highworth Grammar School Trust. The School Fund donated an amount of £118k (2023= £99k) lo the Trust
during the year.
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