Charity number 311073 

## **ST EDMUND'S COLLEGE** 

GOVERNORS' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 



## **ST EDMUND’S COLLEGE** 

## **CONTENTS** 

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|Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisors|1 - 2|
|Governors' Report|3 - 17|
|Independent Auditors’ Report|18 - 21|
|Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities|22|
|Consolidated Balance Sheet|23|
|Consolidated Statement of Cashflows|24|
|Notes to the Financial Statements|25 - 41|





## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COLLEGE, ITS TRUSTEE AND ADVISORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** 

## **Trustees** 

The Archbishop of Westminster and the Trustees of the Archdiocese of Westminster 

## **President and Patron** 

His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster 

## **Governors** 

Chair Revd Deacon Paul Raynes MA (Cantab) E F M P Deputy Chair Mrs Jane Ranzetta, BA Hons, PGCE E P Members of the Governing Body Mr John Bryant, BA F P Mr Stephen Grounds BSc, DPhil E P Revd Fr Alban McCoy, OFM Conv, BA, MLitt M Dr Veronica Fulton FCA MA DSG M F Revd Deacon David Curtis, MA, FIA F P Revd Dr Michael O’Boy, BA, Phd, STB, M.Th, SLT E Sister Jane Livesey, CJ, MA (Cantab) E M Mr Taymen Sargusingh BSc, appointed 21 March 2025 F M Mr Howard Trust MA (Cantab); appointed on 21[st] March 2025      F 

E Education Sub Committee member F Finance Sub Committee member M PR and Marketing Sub Committee member P Prep School Sub Committee member 

During the year the activities of the Governing Body are carried out through four sub-committees. The membership of these sub-committees is shown above for each Governor. 

In addition, nominated Governors have special responsibility for oversight of particular aspects of College life, these are: 

Governor with responsibility for overseeing Safeguarding: Mrs J Ranzetta Governor with responsibility for overseeing EYFS Mrs J Ranzetta Governor with responsibility for overseeing Health and Safety: Mr S Grounds Link Governor for RE and Catholic life: Mrs J Ranzetta Link Governor for the Prep School: Mr J Bryant 

## **Charity registered number** 

311073 

## **Principal address and registered office** 

St Edmund’s College, Old Hall Green, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 1DS 

## **Key Management** 

Mr. M. Mostyn BA (Hons), MA (Ed) Headmaster Mr. S.A. Cartwright BSc Head of Prep School Mr. P.D. Watkinson MBA, BSc (Hons) Bursar Mrs S. L. Sanders BA (Hons) PGCE (Cantab) Deputy Head Academic Mr. C. Upton BA (Hons) PGCE PGDM Deputy Head Pastoral 

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## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COLLEGE, ITS TRUSTEE AND ADVISORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** 

## **Advisors** 

## Bankers 

National Westminster Bank Plc, 104 Fore Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1AE 

## Solicitors 

The College engages a number of solicitors according to their specialist expertise: 

CMS Cameron McKenna, Mitre House, 160 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 400 Veale Wasbrough Vizards, Orchard Court, Orchard Lane, Bristol, BS1 5WS Stone King, Thirty Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2RE 

## Auditors 

Moore Kingston Smith LLP, 9 Appold St, London , EC2A 2AP 

## Architects, Quantity Surveyors and Conservation Consultants 

Nick Baker Architects, 6 Baker’s Yard, London EC1R 3DD Lytle Associates, The Fountain Head, Quarry Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3UY Andrew Morton Associates Ltd, The maltings, Malthouse Farm, Oulton, Norfolk, NR11 6AF Beams Ltd, The Castle, Hertford, Herts SG14 1HR 

## Insurance Brokers 

Marsh Insurance Brokers, Rockwood House, 9-17 Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, East Sussex, RH16 1TA 

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## **GOVERNORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** 

The Governors of St Edmund’s College are pleased to present the annual report together with the audited financial statements for the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025. The Governors confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charity's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective October 2019). 

St Edmund’s College is a registered unincorporated charity, number 311073. The College has a wholly owned trading subsidiary, Old Hall Enterprises Ltd registered in England and Wales, company number 01889064. 

The Governors have formed a company limited by guarantee called St Edmund’s College, which is registered in England and Wales number 10233436 and has charitable status (registered charity number 1168580). This company was dormant throughout the whole of the financial year. The Governors are planning to merge this charity with the newly formed charity once all necessary and appropriate measures are complete. Work on this will continue throughout the next academic year. 

## **Objects, Aims, Objectives and Activities Charitable Objects** 

The Trust Deed of 1921 sets out the Charitable objects as follows: 

A secondary or higher Roman Catholic school or schools or Colleges for the study of philosophy, theology or the allied subjects, during such period or periods whether continuous or discontinuous and for such other Roman Catholic educational or charitable purposes as the Trustees shall in their discretion from time to time think fit. 

The Board of Governors further defines the charity’s purpose through the mission statement and objects. 

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Governors have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit. 

## **Mission Statement** 

Rooted in Christ and Catholic tradition and under the guidance of its patron, St Edmund’s aims to realise the Godgiven potential, in body, mind and spirit, of all members of its community through service and leadership. Avita Pro Fide. For the Faith of our Fathers. 

## **Objects** 

The object of the charity is to provide education for boarding and day boys and girls, aged 3 to 18 years, in accordance with the principles of the Roman Catholic Church. St Edmund’s strives to: 

- Provide a rounded education for the whole person – intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual; 

- Reflect the scholarship of St Edmund by offering a balanced and challenging curriculum for each individual; 

- Show concern for all within the College community, demonstrate our collective commitment to be truly Christ-centered in all that we do, and ensure that the students’ experience of relationships within the College reflects the Gospel maxim, “love thy neighbour as thy self”. 

- Build on our enriching Catholic heritage, making prayer, worship and liturgy a central part of our lives and our community; 

- Create meaningful interaction between the College, home and the wider community and prepare our students to make their way in the world while making a difference to the world. 

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## **GOVERNORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** 


St Edmund’s is a college for everyone who appreciates the value of a Catholic education. Whilst we welcome students whatever their belief, the Catholic approach to education, with its distinctive ethos, remains at the heart of all we do. The full flowering of the spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional elements of education is our aim. This key principle of Catholic education underpins what we provide in all our practical, sporting, artistic and academic subjects and activities. 

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## **GOVERNORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** 

## **Strategies to achieve objectives** 

In the light of the mission statement, the curriculum that the College provides will be: 

- broad, balanced and relevant, helping to educate the whole person in body, mind and spirit by allowing access to the linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technological, human and social, physical and aesthetic and creative areas of education; 

- designed to allow all students to learn and make progress and to prepare students for adult life; 

- regularly reviewed and kept up-to-date with developments at national level; and 

- able to give access to a full programme of study for students for whom English is an additional language and to those students who have special educational needs. 

## St Edmund’s will provide a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum which: 

- offers to all students a spiritual dimension which is at the heart of all education as well as through a programme of Religious Education; 

- ensures that the core provision is adequate and seeks to promote an appreciation and understanding of core British Values; 

- gives individuals optional choices that are suitable as far as possible; 

- ensures that students follow courses which are relevant to their needs; 

- fulfils requirements of students with a statement of educational need, supporting these, and others through the use of Individual Education Plans where appropriate; 

- provides a broad range of extracurricular activities, with students taking part in various outdoor, indoor, sporting, musical, dramatic, social, and qualification-based experiences, alongside a strong Combined Cadet Force and heavily subscribed Duke of Edinburgh award. The College’s “Service and Leadership” award serves to recognise and promote service and leadership opportunities in all areas of school life, enabling students to draw on this as part of their personal development and preparation for the world of work. 

- allows secondary age students to access a wide range of careers advice, guidance and preparation for the experiences, responsibilities and opportunities of future adult life. In addition, much advice and support is given prior to GCSE and A Level course choices. Information about the world of work is shared through conferences and career development given through careers office advice interviews; and enables education and the personal, social, health and economic areas of life. 

At St Edmund’s Prep School the curriculum goes far beyond the legally required elements of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) and National Curriculum documentation and involves the rich fabric of creative, cultural, sporting and intellectual opportunities. A wide range of teaching styles allows every child to access the curriculum to ensure they receive experiences and opportunities and develop their knowledge, skills and attributes in ways that will mean learning is relevant and interesting. Our curriculum is constantly evolving to ensure that we are responding to a rapidly developing world around us and that we are offering our children the best start to their education. 

We plan our curriculum in three phases and we agree a long-term plan for each stage. This indicates what topics are to be taught in each term, and to which groups of children. We review this long-term plan on an annual basis. Through our medium-term plans we give clear guidance on the objectives and teaching strategies for each curriculum area. We have adopted the New National Curriculum Literacy and Numeracy Frameworks for our school. We also use national schemes of work for much of our medium-term planning in the other subjects. Some Schemes of work are supplemented with materials or based on materials common to an Independent School setting to enable appropriate preparation for Common Entrance Exams or agreed by the Diocese of Westminster. 

We follow the EYFS Curriculum and use a Personal Learning Journey to record our observations and monitor the progress of every child. Nursery and Reception classes work closely as an early years unit, passing on information to ensure differentiated planning and learning for each unique child. Both indoor and outdoor learning environments are equally incorporated into the planning of all areas of the curriculum. Parents are seen as “partners” in their children’s learning and included daily to ensure the maximum benefit for the child. Specialist teachers are used for Forest School, swimming, music, French and dance. 

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## **GOVERNORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** 

## **Principal Activity** 

The demand for places at the College and Prep remains reasonable given the adverse headwinds that the sector faces. In total there were an average of 804 pupils throughout the year; 154 pupils in the Prep School and a total of 650 in the College with 566-day students and 84 full or weekly boarders. The Open Days and tours have been very well received by all those interested in joining the College. The College is at capacity in some year groups but not in all. The success is attributable to the nature and ethos of the College, providing an environment where students will feel safe and valued, be stretched and supported in their academic development and offering a wealth of opportunities outside the classroom, all within the context of a clear and humane moral framework. 

## **Public Benefit and Charity** 

St Edmund’s aims to increase the number of families who have access to the education that it provides through the provision of financial help in the form of scholarships and bursaries. Through our annual scholarship programme we seek to encourage children with academic, sporting, artistic, musical and 'all round' abilities to attend the College and Prep. The Governors of St Edmund’s College are committed to broadening access to the College by offering to eligible parents/guardians means-tested financial support with the payment of school fees. These bursary awards can be up to 100% of tuition fees payable, depending on the financial, compassionate or other pertinent circumstances of applicants. A total of 148 students (last year 148) benefitted from the scholarship and bursary programmes. 

St Edmund’s College and Prep School have a long-established tradition of helping those in need, whether through the October Fast Day economy lunch or through a vast array of activities during Charity week. The College and Prep School adopt different Charities each year and the students use all their talent, humour, ingenuity and business acumen to raise lots of money and have a huge amount of fun, whilst at the same time being reminded that the College is part of a local, national and international community, often with genuine needs to be met. Students who wish to become more involved in the charity work of the College can join the Edmund Rich Society, which seeks to educate other students about issues of justice and peace, through assemblies, displays and running the Fairtrade shop. 

## **STRATEGIC REPORT** 

## **Review of Achievements and Performance for the year.** 

St Edmund’s is a Catholic school in Hertfordshire steeped in history, having been founded in 1568 by Cardinal William Allen, and is the oldest Catholic School in England. The school has a strong Catholic ethos based on four key principles: Christ Centred Education, Scholarship of St Edmund, Education for the whole person and Home and the wider community. St Edmund’s is a community that values both academic excellence and the achievement of one’s personal best, right through from our Prep School to Sixth Form and beyond. 

## **Academic Achievements** 

Summary of A Level grades 2025: A* – A grades – 38.6% A* – B grades – 68% A* – C grades – 88.3% A* – E grades – 99.5% 

These were amongst our very best A Levels ever. Pupils found success in a wide range of subjects and gained access to many prestigious university destinations which this year include Cambridge, Durham, Warwick, Kings College London and Edinburgh as well as many other Russell Group universities and American universities such as the highly competitive Cornell University. This year’s leavers head off to read amongst other subjects Law, Engineering, Medicine, International Relations, Natural Sciences, English Literature. In addition, pupils have been offered competitive Degree Apprenticeships such as with Amazon. 

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## **GOVERNORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** 

## Summary of GCSE grades 2025: 

9 - 8 grades – 33.6% 9 - 7 grades – 51.4% 9 - 6 grades – 72.9% 9 - 5 grades – 85.2% 9 - 4 grades – 93.5% 

These were the best GCSE results for the College, excluding teacher assessment grades and calculated assessment grades. 

## **Religious Life** 

On the day before term began all new students attended a service of welcome with their parents. The House Captains played an important part in the service by reading their House Prayers and offering all new students a crucifix. On the first day of term the whole school gathered together for a Mass of the Holy Spirit to invoke God’s blessing on the new school year. The Prefects commissioning service took place on the first Friday of term and the Prefects were commissioned as servant leaders. They signed the Prefects book and were given their Prefects ties/ badges. The Scholars service took place at the end of the second week of term. Scholars and their families attended a service reflecting on their God given talents, thanking God for them and promising to make good use of them. Every 2 years the College produces House Prayer books. Each member of the House writes a prayer, and it is placed into the House prayer book to be used in House Assemblies. 

## Fairtrade fortnight 

This has moved to September. We held a Fairtade quiz which was open to all students with the lucky winners receiving Fairtrade chocolate and a Fairtrade keyring. The Faith in Action group led on this, dressed of course in their banana suits. 

## CAFOD and the foodbank. 

Students paid £3 on CAFOD fast day to wear their own clothes and all except for a dozen opted for the economy lunch. We raised just over £2000. The Foodbank Collection went to Hertford Food Bank. Our donation weighed 975KG 

## Retreats 

The Elements retreat was held in September. The focus was on being chosen by God and being part of the Edmundian community. The day went well with times of quiet prayer, craft activities and a complicated Bible Escape Room which involved solving ciphers. The winning group received William Rabbit key rings. 

Syntax/ Poetry retreats were led by the Mark 10 Mission team. The students reflected on identity. A Franciscan Friar of Renewal was part of the team which allowed the students to ask lots of questions about his life and the choices he had made. 

For Rhetoric Sr Gemma Simmonds spoke to the students and helped them understand the examen. Grammar had a visit from the RISE theatre group which explored who we are and who God has created us to be. The students followed the story of Daniel Jones, as he navigated his way through a captivating gameshow. There were a couple of breakout sessions. 

## The Rosary 

On 18th October we joined the “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” prayer campaign, for peace in the world, organised by ACN. Around 100 students said a decade of the rosary in their RE classes. 

In October a small group of staff and students led a decade of the rosary on Fridays in the Ave. There was no shortage of students volunteering to lead which was wonderful to see. 

## Faith in Action. 

This year there are 10 students in the Faith In Action group. 2 - Gold, 6- Silver and 2 - Bronze. 

Faith in Action took part in a virtual pilgrimage. We followed the “Jesus Trail” which took us on a 39mile (63km) route from Nazareth to Capernaum, along the stunning coast of the Sea of Galilee. This historical route is said to be the path that Jesus took during his ministry. 

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## Community Service 

We now have 4 groups of students who visit the Care homes each week to chat with residents. Many of these residents will come to our annual Christmas Party. 

## Red Wednesday 

Due to our continued commitment to ACN we have been invited to become a membership school. On Red Wednesday all students watched a PowerPoint (we are in one of the slides). They then wrote either a message of support or a Prayer for those facing religious persecution. These messages were displayed in the Ambulacrum. 

## The Holy Souls 

Later in November we held the annual blessing of the graves service in the graveyard outside the chapel. All students were given the opportunity to write down the names of deceased family and friends and these names have been placed on the High Altar. 

Michaelmas Term ended with our party for the senior citizens. We hosted around 150 guests. This year we also had some guests from the local community with learning difficulties. It was a lovely event. The entertainment was great and included the CCF drummers who gave a stunning performance. Thanks to the generosity of the parents and students all guests left with a bag of Christmas presents. 

The College entered the annual Christmas card competition run by the diocese. One of our Ukrainian refugees came first overall who is a very talented artist. 

In January the College held our 11th annual sleepout for the homeless. 67 students took part in a variety of activities throughout the evening. Some thoughtful reflections and prayers were written by the students and £1200 was raised for “Vinnie Packs”. 

The College marked Holocaust memorial day. FIA students organised a display and students were able to commit to working towards a better future for all people. It is 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz and therefore we had 80 purple candles for the students to light and spend a few moments in prayer. 

Rudiments had a day retreat run by RISE, its theme was what gives us true happiness. It was a successful day, and we received positive feedback from students and staff. 

The Good News for Everyone organisation visited Elements and Rudiments to talk about the Bible. Each student was then offered a small copy of the New Testament. 

## Charity Week 

Our chosen charity was Mary’s Meals. On 10th March a representative from the charity came to speak to the students. Our main fundraising week is 17th-21st March, although there are also some events outside this time. Linking to the Jubilee theme we held a 10-hour continuous reading of the Gospels and Acts. Staff and students signed up for 15-minute slots and students and families were encouraged to donate via the Just Giving page. During charity week we had lots of events. Soak the prefect, cake and pizza sales, the colour run, sports competitions and a Talent show.  Nastja produced a book which we sold, illustrating her experiences as a Ukrainian refugee. We raised a total of £13,450. 

At the start of the Trinity term all students sitting public exams were offered an exam prayer card to keep with them. 

Rhetoric 2 had their leavers Mass celebrating their time in the College and Fr Peter spoke about Catholic education, the centrality of the Eucharist, the place of the College in the life of the Church and urged them to continue to be inspired by these teachings as they leave the College. They were all given a copy of the History of the College signed by staff. 

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## **Sport** 

Sport was a real highlight for St Edmund's College this year, with significant success on and off the field of play. PE and Games continues to be an integral part of our co-curricular offering as well as a key component of our mission to educate the whole person, mind, body, and spirit. The PE and Games department has built on the strategic direction of 'Play More, Play Better' to create an inspirational learning experience promoting health and wellbeing through inclusive sport and physical activity for all, while nurturing those striving for sporting excellence. We are dedicated to fostering talent and enhancing natural ability, and we inspire all our young athletes to strive boldly for personal growth and athletic excellence. 

St Edmund's College was recognised by School Sport Magazine as being one of the top 200 schools in the country for sport. This is in no small part due to the diverse range of main sports (hockey, rugby, football, netball, athletics, cricket, and tennis), alongside a varied Physical Education (PE) curriculum and extensive co-curricular activities. Pupils are therefore exposed to a wide range of sports, including basketball, badminton, golf, lacrosse, table tennis, handball, padel, cardiovascular fitness, strength & conditioning, and swimming. This also translates into pride for the college and the desire to represent the school, as over 82% of students played a competitive match for the school this year. 

It was an exciting year of sports and physical education at the College, with our U15 boys winning the Independent Schools Football Association (ISFA) shield competition and our U13s narrowly losing in a semi-final of the same competition. We also made significant strides in athletics, with both boys' and girls' U13 and U15 groups competing in the regional round of the English Schools championships.  Our increased fixture list across our main sports also enables the College to host several sporting events, e.g., rugby and hockey festivals, as well as the district cross-country finals. 

The Prep School children were offered extensive opportunities to represent the school in the main sports of football, netball, hockey, rugby, and cricket. The Prep also encouraged a “sport for all policy” through a new breakfast club programme (hockey, tennis, and football) while A-teams were selected to be competitive, B and C teams were chosen to encourage participation from a wider range of children. The school day was enhanced by opportunities for the children to take part in lunchtime clubs and after-school sports activities, while there was also a squad practice for the older children. 

As we reflect on this remarkable year, it is clear that St Edmund’s College continues to cultivate not only outstanding athletes but also confident, resilient, and inspired young people. Every triumph on the field, every personal milestone achieved in PE lessons, and every moment of participation across our vibrant co-curricular programme embody our vision of **‘Play More, Play Better.’** From the Prep School playground to the College’s highest competitive stages, our students have embraced the joy, discipline, and camaraderie that sport brings, setting new standards of excellence and well-being. Together, we celebrate a year of shared achievement, growth, and aspiration, and look forward to continuing to inspire every Edmundian to play boldly, strive relentlessly, and reach their fullest potential—both on the field and beyond. 

## **Performing Arts Music** 

The College embraces a _“Music for All”_ philosophy, ensuring that every pupil, in every year group, has the opportunity to develop the interrelated skills of performing, listening, and composing. Across the year there were over 25 concerts in which pupils could take part a record number of performances. This year also saw the launch of the St. Edmund’s Musician of the Year and a string project in the prep. 

Academic music lessons are held weekly for all pupils from Elements to Grammar, providing a strong foundation in musical knowledge and practical skill. This grounding ensures that those who choose to study GCSE Music in Syntax are thoroughly prepared for examination in Poetry. The A Level course continues this progression, offering an exciting blend of academic study and high-level performance. Recent highlights include one A Level student, currently working towards her LCSM Diploma, performing at a recital in Standon Church. Over the past year, two pupils have successfully completed diploma examinations, with three more preparing to do so in the coming months. 

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A dedicated team of 20 Visiting Music Teachers delivers around 350 instrumental and vocal lessons each week. Pupils are encouraged to perform regularly in informal concerts, recitals, and classroom showcases. In addition, nearly 100 LAMDA lessons take place weekly, enriching pupils’ confidence and performance skills. 

The _Schola Cantorum_ , our large school choir, is open to all year groups. Over the past year, Schola has performed at a variety of college and community events, including school services, the Scholars’ Service, St Edmund’s Day celebrations, the St Edmund’s Sunday Mass, Remembrance Day, College Carol Services, the Jazz and Pop Concert, and the Hertford Parish Church _Faure Requiem_ . They also appeared at the Buntingford Live Festival. 

The College Orchestra, Jazz Band, Schola, and numerous soloists have showcased their talents in a wide range of concerts and community events. These included twelve _Rush Hour Concerts_ (involving over 80 pupils), three _Music Scholar Concerts_ , a _String Concert_ , and dedicated _Guitar and Drums_ evenings, as well as recitals in Standon, Buntingford, Westmill, Knebworth, and Hertford. Many of these performances attracted full audiences and helped raise funds for local charities and churches, with the Jazz and Pop Concert alone contributing over £1,000 to the College charity. Pupils also generously gave their time to entertain residents at a local retirement home at the end of term. 

Two major concerts were staged during the Michaelmas and Trinity terms. The first featured Rutter’s _Requiem_ , alongside orchestral works and concertos that provided soloists the opportunity to perform alongside professional musicians. In the Trinity term, the College hosted its second annual _Pop and Jazz_ concert, celebrating the talents of non-classical musicians and encouraging collaboration across musical genres. The concert featured ensembles, Junior and Senior Jazz Bands, Rock Band, duos, and solo performers, offering a vibrant conclusion to the musical year. 

There have been 17 Rush Hour Concerts this year, and the pupils have continued to excel and grow through this opportunity for regular playing. They were initially launched as a platform for pupils to trial new repertoire, learn about performing or prepare ahead of upcoming exams but they now form a central performance platform for all pupils throughout the term. We have seen a wide range of genres, pupils on differing parts of their musical journey as well as so many pupils who don’t learn at school or teach themselves have come forward to experience performing to a welcoming and encouraging audience. It is the school community at its best, supportive, encouraging coupled with a yearning for personal growth. The concerts this term have truly been exceptional, highlighting the many talents that our students possess. The performances have displayed a diverse range of skills and musical styles, captivated our audiences and demonstrated the dedication and passion of our young musicians. It is the perfect way to end the day for all who witnessed these events. 

From 25th-29th of November, St Edmund’s held its first large scale music competition. Over seven successive heats, musicians performed to a panel of judges. Although a competition, the pupils supported and encouraged each other, and the feeling was more of a celebratory festival as opposed to an X-factor style event. From pupils who had only been learning for six weeks to seasoned performers on the higher grades, every students gave their best and exceeded expectations. 

We were also delighted that the College Orchestra once again performed at the Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party, where guests joined in singing carols and enjoyed solo performances from pupils. 

The College is proud to serve as an examination centre for ABRSM, Trinity, LAMDA and LCM. Last year, the College hosted three ABRSM exam visits, two LAMDA visits and one LCM, providing pupils with convenient access to these prestigious qualifications on site. Pupils have also taken online theory exams and submitted performances for online examination. 

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## **Musical Theatre** 

Our musical theatre and stagecraft provision has grown over the last two years. Regular dance classes have been integrated into our P7 programme and pupils now have the opportunity of arranging one to one private lessons within the school day. Choral singing and stage craft skills have been added to our Bounds P7 rotation on Wednesday afternoons and are giving the youngest pupils the opportunity to sing and perform publicly and in front of an audience. Our musical theatre production of ' _Fiddler on the Roof’_ was an incredible success with nearly fifty students bringing to life this powerful story set in a Jewish village in Tzarist Russia in the early 20th century.  Performing to delighted audiences in the Douay Hall, the cast excelled themselves with their poignant performances, beautiful singing and exuberant dancing.  One student joined the professional orchestra on stage as our flutist, one designed and painted the artwork for our backdrop projections and publicity, another operated the lights while others painted and organised props. It was a triumph for all involved and a truly collective effort.  The piece will leave lasting memories, not least in its reminders about the cost of hatred and persecution of a people. 

## **Boarding** 

We are pleased that all the repair work following the flood in the boarding house in 2024 has now been completed along with a facelift to the windows on the front and east side of the boarding accommodation.  Internally, we spent much on soft furnishings and pictures predominantly for the boys' corridors, whilst also collecting memorabilia of the College and Boarding to add character and foster connectivity to the past.  Our student numbers have remained fairly stable compared to those at the end of the Summer Term, although the trend of attracting short term boarders seems to be continuing.  We are also seeing more students joining us in Rhetoric and fewer into the lower years. The HOB is working even closer with the Admissions and Marketing Team in an effort to increase recruitment.  Our staffing, although slightly different in personnel, is stable and sufficient and we are lucky to have quite a number who now have plenty of experience in this area. 

## **Co-Curricular** 

The Co-curriculum is a major element of our distinctiveness here at St Edmund’s College one that brings intrinsic value to both our pupils and our community. We offer a unique and diverse array of Co-curricular Activities (CCA) that are an integral part of our educational approach and central to our commitment to develop the “whole person”, mind, body, and spirit. As such they are an integral part of our curriculum and not optional. 

The Period 7 programme takes place each day following academic lessons. It gives pupils the opportunity to develop new interests in a wide variety of clubs and societies, focussing on physical activity, creativity, service leadership and social responsibility and skills for life. Enrichment week takes place at the end of the school year and provides further opportunities for experiential learning. Recent residential trips include destinations like Costa Rica, Austria and Paris. Local day trips are also offered and can be of either an educational nature or one aimed towards more physical activity and teamwork. College based pursuits provide a different, yet equally valuable experience and past activities have included Sports Coaching qualifications, TEFL qualifications, theatre visits into London or a day of teamwork challenges run by the Problem-Solving Company. 

Pupils compete both locally and nationally in the College’s major sports including rugby, football, hockey, netball, basketball, golf, tennis and swimming. The Drama department offers training in musical theatre, dance and acting and culminates with The College production at the end of the Lent Term. There are huge opportunities within the Music department, ranging from schola to sinfonietta, chamber ensembles to music theatre, rock, and jazz groups and each term is celebrated by a major, whole school concert such as Verdi's Requiem. The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award provide a chance to undertake Service and Leadership. Most expeditions in the D of E Award head off to more remote areas of the UK including the Brecon Beacons and Peak District National Parks. Within the CCF, weekly training has a full and varied programme including weapon training, range shooting, field craft and instructional training. Cadets from both sections enjoy a week of adventurous training in the Brecon Beacons and in the summer holidays, they both hold an Annual Camp usually held at a local military base. 

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## **Fundraising** 

The College benefitted from donation income totaling £101K in the financial year. 

St Edmund’s does not currently employ any third party to raise funds on its behalf. Fundraising activities include invitation to specific College organised events, some of which (such as the annual ball) may require the purchase of a ticket, or infrequent mailshots. All fundraising is directly aimed and targeted at current or past parents and alumni of the College who have given express written permission to be contacted by the College from time to time. Proceeds from fundraising are used to improve the College facilities or in accordance with the specific wishes of the donors. 

## **Summer School** 

In the 2025 Summer School there were 163 students enrolled over the two 3-week courses, 71 and 92 respectively. These students were from 23 different countries. Once again demand from China was high, along with Spain. The breadth of international mix needs to be maintained as parents and agents are sensitive to any noticeable imbalance. 

Numbers were significantly down on previous years for two main reasons: poor feedback from 2023/24 and uncertain world economic conditions. 2025 was about rebuilding the Summer School’s reputation. This was to be done by returning to two 3-week schools, with well organized activities, trips and boarding along with robust teaching. There were 3 academic trips (Cambridge, Thames River trip, Windsor Castle) and 3 social trips (Harry Potter World, Thorpe Park, Colchester Zoo) along with various evening on-site and off-site activities. Both schools had students going to Cambridge to sit IELTs and Cambridge language examinations. 

It was imperative that the prospectus details were delivered – trip destinations, 24-hour Health Centre and better food. All were delivered. Agent and student feedback was very positive. 

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## **GOVERNORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** 

## **Financial Review** 

## **Results for the Year** 

The results for the year are detailed in the attached Financial Statements 

The College reported overall net income (before actuarial and investment losses) of £46k (last year net income £835k). The net income is inclusive of donation income of £101K (2024 £103k). 

Income from charitable activities totaled £17,726k (2024 £18,948k). The decrease in income was attributable in part to reduced pupil numbers and an increase in bursaries, grants and allowances being £344k more than last year. 

The College ran its annual Summer School in year which led to income of £722k, a decrease of £357k due to reduced pupil numbers. 

Expenditure on Charitable Activities of £18,276k was £246k lower than last year’s spend of £18,522k. Direct charitable expenditure was £5,600k a net decrease of £163k on the previous year. Costs have been managed despite higher than average inflationary increases in year and the abolishment of business rate relief. Salaries, national insurance and pension costs decreased by £19k to £12,326k. Despite increases in employer national insurance contributions and the national living wage, the level of staff costs have been maintained by efficiency management. 

The College displays a healthy Balance Sheet position at the year end. The current liabilities are those amounts that need to be paid in the next twelve months. Current assets include the cash and other assets that are available to settle those current liabilities. At 31[st] August 2025 the College’s current assets less current liabilities (net current assets or working capital) totaled £3m (2024 £5.7m), the reduction being as a result of funds being invested and reflected in the 2m increase in investments held on the Balance Sheet. 

## **Principal Risks and Uncertainties** 

The Governors have ultimate responsibility for managing any risks faced by the charity. The Governors consider the economic turbulence of recent years and the affordability of fees by parents across the independent sector to be the principal risk faced by the College. More recently the changes in legislation imposed by the Government on the sector such as the introduction of VAT on fees and the loss of business rate relief present challenges, together with the increase in employer’s national insurance which will adversely effect future cashflows. To mitigate this when the Governors undertake their annual review of fees they consider the question of affordability and the fees are set with consideration of inflation indices, exchange rates and the College’s position and overall offering in the market in which it operates. 

Another significant risk is loss of the whole site or buildings, boarding accommodation or classroom facilities arising from fire or other catastrophic events. To mitigate the risks fire risk assessments are in place, together with an appropriate level of insurance cover which are reviewed annually by the Governors. The College maintains and regularly reviews its disaster recovery plan. 

Proactive Health and Safety awareness is a significant contributor to management of risks. For example, pretrip site visits by the organiser and risk assessments are undertaken and parents briefed prior to a trip departure. The level and breadth of activity at the College is impressive and the risks associated with all activities are minimised by thorough planning and a comprehensive risk assessment process. Governors receive regular health and safety reports. 

Detailed consideration of the risks is delegated to the relevant Governors’ Sub-committee which in turn reports formally to the Full Governing Board each term. The risk management process identifies risks, assesses the impact and likelihood and recommends appropriate controls to mitigate and monitor those risks. The Governors are satisfied that all material operational risks are regularly discussed and properly addressed. In the opinion of the Governors the College has established systems of internal controls and other means which, under normal conditions, should allow risks to be managed in its day-to-day operations. The day-to-day running of the College is delegated to the Headmaster, the Head of the Prep School and the Bursar, who are supported by the Senior Leadership Team. 

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## **GOVERNORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** 

The key controls used by the College include: 

- a) Risk management is included as a standing item on all Governors’ sub-committee and Full Governing Board agendas 

- b) Formal written policies which are regularly reviewed 

- c) Recruitment of appropriately qualified staff 

- d) Recruitment vetting procedures as required for a school environment 

- e) Provision of relevant training 

- f) Comprehensive strategic planning, budgeting and management accounting 

- g) Appropriate accounting controls and external audit of statutory accounts 

- h) Annual review of the disaster recovery/business continuity plan 

- i) Appropriate insurances in place 

The Governors regularly review the effectiveness of current plans and strategies for managing all identified major risks for the College. 

## **Reserves Level, Financial Viability and Going Concern** 

The Governors have continued to review the level of reserves of the College during the year. 

The free reserves of the College are represented by the unrestricted general fund. This excludes Restricted Funds which are utilised by the College in accordance with the wishes of the original donors and Endowed Funds and these are detailed in note 20 to the accounts. The Capital Reserve is a fund that has been designated by the Governors corresponding to the net book value of the property assets of the College held at the balance sheet date. A transfer is made as necessary from the General Reserve to the Capital Reserve as funds are expended on property additions and improvements. Any remaining surplus is retained in the General Reserve. 

An appropriate level of reserves underlies the forecasts and cash flow projections that are used by the Governors to confirm that St Edmund’s College is a going concern and can meet its liabilities as they arise. The Governors consider that it is appropriate to hold three months of planned expenditure as general reserves to ensure continued financial security and to provide for contingencies. The College will therefore hold sufficient cash and medium-term investments to cover this minimum requirement, this amounts to £4.8m. 

Over recent years reserves have been used for investment in various educational initiatives and funding of capital projects and the current level of General Reserve is £5.3m. This represents the appropriate level of reserves set by the Governors, and is equal to the prior year. Financial models continue to be prepared in light of recent pressures on the sector and in an effort to maintain the General Reserve. 

The College holds endowed funds of £28k and restricted funds of £135k. In addition, the College has designated funds of £6.6m, divided between capital and bursary provision. Please refer to note 20 on pages 38 – 39 for further information regarding the various funds. 

Having reviewed the funding options available to the College together with the current demand for pupil places and the College’s projected cashflow, despite the 2025/26 budget predicting a deficit of £643k, the Governors have concluded that the College has adequate resources to continue its activities for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements as outlined in the Statement of Accounting Policies on pages 23 to 25. 

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## **GOVERNORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** 

## **The Future** 

Our central strategy is the enhancement, maintenance and development of the pupil experience and of the fabric and facilities of the school. 

The Governors are conscious of the need to maintain an equitable balance between ensuring the current pupils benefit whilst, at the same time, ensuring that a sound infrastructure and financial base are preserved for future pupils in the same way as the pupils today are benefitting from the investments made in the past. With this in mind the School continues to investigate affordable development opportunities. 

During the year the final work with the design of an atrium covering St Edmund’s quad was undertaken. The project which was to be funded from trading surpluses from the past two years is currently on hold whilst the ramifications of the introduction of VAT on school fees are understood. This project is seen as a critical infrastructure improvement to provide a much improved dining experience for all the College community and a much needed 6[th] Form Centre. In the short term a different solution to the 6[th] Form Centre is being considered. 

There is a carefully planned rolling programme of minor improvements and maintenance, which will be ongoing over the course of several years to improve and maintain facilities yet minimise disruption to the main College operations and Summer School, and this has been embedded into our funding programme. This year the works programme included: window and gutter repairs to the front of Allen Hall including window frames, soffits, gutters and down pipes and resurfacing of the main drive. 

## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** 

## **Governing Document** 

St. Edmund’s College was constituted by Trust Deed in 1921. The Trust Deed was amended by a Scheme of the Charity Commissioners on 29 October 1984 and a further Scheme dated 11 February 1991. It is a registered unincorporated charity, number 311073. 

## **Appointment of Governors** 

The President and Patron of the College, His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, is responsible for the appointment of the Chair of Governors and nominates a Priest of the Diocese to serve as a Governor. Other members of the Governing Body are appointed by the Chair in consultation with the other Governors. Governors are appointed based on their professional expertise and the skills that they can offer towards the successful operation of the College. All Governors give their time freely with no remuneration. All Governors are Roman Catholic. 

## **Recruitment, Induction and training of Governors** 

On appointment new Governors receive a comprehensive induction package covering a broad range of issues and topics relevant to the College and their duties and a copy of the Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools (AGBIS) Governors’ handbook. All Governors are subject to recruitment vetting procedures, including a DBS check, as required for a school environment. All Governors receive annual safeguarding training. 

## **Organisational Management** 

The Full Board of Governors is responsible for the overall management and control of the College, Prep School and Summer School. The Full Board of Governors is divided into four sub-committees: Education, Finance, Prep School and PR & Marketing. All sub-committees have their own terms of reference and meet either in person or by remote video conference, usually at least once a term. The regular meetings of the Full Governing Board are held termly, with additional meetings as operational matters require. 

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## **GOVERNORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** 

## **Group Structure and Relationships** 

The College has a wholly owned non-charitable trading subsidiary, Old Hall Enterprises Ltd. The principal activities of the company during the year remained the provision of pupil transport and rental of the agricultural land. The company remits a proportion of its profits to St Edmund’s College by donation under the Gift Aid scheme. 

The Governors have formed a company limited by guarantee called St Edmund’s College, which is registered in England and Wales number 10233436 and has charitable status, registered charity number 1168580. This company was dormant throughout the financial year. The Governors are planning to merge the College with the newly formed charity once all necessary and appropriate measures, including the transfer of the trading company subsidiary, are complete. 

## **Pay and Remuneration** 

St Edmund’s is committed to providing the best possible care and education to its pupils and safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The College is also committed to providing a supportive and flexible working environment to all members of staff. The College recognises that, to achieve these aims, it is of fundamental importance to attract, recruit and retain staff of the highest caliber who share this commitment. 

The Chair of Governors and the Chair of the Finance sub-committee set and approve pay and remuneration levels for the key staff. Teaching staff have formal banded salary ranges which are benchmarked against those in the state sector. Support staff salaries are grouped in broad bands and are benchmarked against similar roles in the independent education sector. 

The overall level of salaries expenditure is reviewed annually by the Governors and generally an inflationary increase is applied. Progression within the bands or promotions are based upon staff performance. 

## **Employment Policy** 

St Edmund’s College is an equal opportunities employer and this is articulated in the College’s staff employment handbook. Full and fair consideration is given to job applications from disabled persons and due consideration is given to their training and employment needs. The staffing process is governed by St Edmund’s principles of nondiscrimination and is designed to achieve the best match between the individual’s knowledge and skills, experience and character and the requirements of the vacant post. 

## **Investment Policy and Objectives** 

The College’s Investment Objectives are detailed in its investment policy. The objectives are designed to provide flexibility and liquidity options at any one time by the apportionment between cash deposits, medium and longerterm investments. The College seeks to produce the best financial return within an acceptable level of risk and all Investments will be consistent with the faith and teachings of the Catholic Church. 

The value of the College investments as at 31 August 2025 is £4.04m. The investments comprise £1,983k invested with CCLA Investment Managers, £2,055m invested with Evelyn Partners Investment Managers and shares in Santander, TT Electronics and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. 

The College holds a significant amount of cash at the bank. The College’s investment policy about cash balances is that these should be divided and deposited in a number of financial institutions to reduce the risk of significant losses due to institutional failure and with institutions with a minimum rating of A. 

## **Governors Responsibility Statement** 

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

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## **GOVERNORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** 

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Governors to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the College and the Group and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the Group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Governors are required to: 

- a) select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently 

- b) observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 

- c) make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent 

- d) state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements 

- e) prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group will continue in operation. 

The Governors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the College and the Group's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Group 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 trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the College and the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

The Governors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the Group's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. 

This report was approved by the Governors, on 27 November 2025 and signed on their behalf by: 


Paul Raynes, Chair of Governors 

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## **INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE GOVERNORS OF ST EDMUND’S COLLEGE** 

## **Opinion** 

We have audited the financial statements of St Edmund’s College (the ‘parent’ charity) and its subsidiary (the ‘group’) for the year ended 31 August 2025 which the Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities, the Consolidated and Charity Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’ (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 

In our opinion the financial statements: 

- give a true and fair view of the state of the group’s and the parent charity’s affairs as at 31 August 2025, and of its incoming resources and application of resources, for the year then ended; 

- have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and 

- have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. 

## **Basis for opinion** 

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. 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** 

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the governors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. 

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group’s or the parent charity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. 

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the governors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. 

## **Other information** 

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The governors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. 

Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. 

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We have nothing to report in this regard. 

## **Matters on which we are required to report by exception** 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities Act 2011 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: 

- the information given in the Governors’ Annual Report is inconsistent in any material respect with the financial statements; or 

- the group or parent charity has not kept adequate accounting records; or 

- the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or 

- we have not received all the information and explanations we required for our audit. 

## **Responsibilities of governors** 

As explained more fully in the governors’ responsibilities statement, the governors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the governors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

In preparing the financial statements, the governors are responsible for assessing the group’s and the parent charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the governors either intend to liquidate the group or parent charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

## **Auditor’s Responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements** 

We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with regulations made under section 154 of that Act. 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. 

As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK) we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: 

- Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. 

- Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purposes of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the group and parent charity’s internal control. 

- Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the governors. 

- Conclude on the appropriateness of the governors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the group or parent charity’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial 

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statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the group or parent charity to cease to continue as a going concern. 

- Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. 

We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. 

## **Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud** 

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below. 

The objectives of our audit in respect of fraud, are; to identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements due to fraud; to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the assessed risks of material misstatement due to fraud, through designing and implementing appropriate responses to those assessed risks; and to respond appropriately to instances of fraud or suspected fraud identified during the audit. However, the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both management and those charged with governance of the group and parent charity. 

Our approach was as follows: 

- We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements applicable to the group and parent charity and considered that the most significant are the Charities Act 2011, the Charity SORP, and UK financial reporting standards as issued by the Financial Reporting Council 

- We obtained an understanding of how the group and parent charity complies with these requirements by discussions with management and those charged with governance. 

- We assessed the risk of material misstatement of the financial statements, including the risk of material misstatement due to fraud and how it might occur, by holding discussions with management and those charged with governance. 

- We inquired of management and those charged with governance as to any known instances of non-compliance or suspected non-compliance with laws and regulations. 

- Based on this understanding, we designed specific appropriate audit procedures to identify instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. This included making enquiries of management and those charged with governance and obtaining additional corroborative evidence as required. 

There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above. We are less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations that are not closely related to events and transactions reflected in the financial statements. Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion. 

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## **Use of our report** 

This report is made solely to the group and parent charity's governors, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 8 of the Charities Act 2011. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the group and parent charity’s governors those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to any party other than the group and parent charity and its governors as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinion we have formed. 


Shivani Kothari (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Moore Kingston Smith LLP, Statutory Auditor 

## 18 December 2025 

6[th] Floor 9 Appold Street London EC2A 2AP 

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## **St Edmund's College CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (including the income and expenditure statement)** for the year ended 31 August 2025 

|Notes<br>**INCOME FROM:**<br>**Charitable Activities**<br>School fees<br>3<br>Other educational income<br>4<br>**Other income**<br>Other income<br>5<br>**Investments**<br>Investment Income<br>6<br>**Voluntary sources**<br>Grants and donations<br>7<br>**Total income and endowments**<br>**EXPENDITURE ON:**<br>**Costs of raising funds**<br>Fundraising and development<br>8<br>Other trading costs<br>8<br>Interest and other costs<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Education<br>8<br>**Total expenditure**<br>8<br>**Net operating income/(expenditure)**<br>Pension  charge<br>Other Profit or Loss on sale of assets/property<br>Net gains/(losses) on investments<br>**Net income/(expenditure)**<br>12<br>Transfer between funds<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>Fund balances brought forward<br>Fund balances carried forward<br>20, 21|Endowed<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>28,224<br>28,224|Restricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>250<br>250<br>-<br>-<br>1,909<br>1,909<br>(1,659)<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>(1,659)<br>-<br>(1,659)<br>136,992<br>135,333|Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>16,039,886<br>1,685,669<br>385,934<br>444,539<br>137,141<br>18,693,169<br>241,426<br>129,777<br>18,274,406<br>18,645,609<br>47,560<br>(10,000)<br>(1,277)<br>14,008<br>50,291<br>-<br>50,291<br>11,854,401<br>11,904,692|**Total**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**16,039,886**<br>**1,685,669**<br>**385,934**<br>**444,539**<br>**137,391**<br>**18,693,419**<br>**-**<br>**241,426**<br>**129,777**<br>**18,276,315**<br>**18,647,518**<br>**45,901**<br>**(10,000)**<br>**(1,277)**<br>**14,008**<br>**48,632**<br>**-**<br>**48,632**<br>**12,019,616**<br>**12,068,248**|Total<br>2024<br>£<br>16,856,915<br>2,090,875<br>237,860<br>278,144<br>132,291<br>19,596,087<br>-<br>239,767<br>(0)<br>18,521,598<br>18,761,365<br>834,722<br>1,000<br>-<br>167,196<br>1,002,918<br>-<br>1,002,918<br>11,016,698<br>12,019,616|
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared. 

All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities. 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

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## **St Edmund's College CONSOLIDATED AND CHARITY BALANCE SHEET** 

as at 31 August 2025 

|Notes<br>**FIXED ASSETS**<br>Tangible assets<br>13<br>Investments<br>14<br>**CURRENT ASSETS**<br>Stocks<br>15<br>Investments<br>16<br>Debtors<br>17<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>18<br>**NET CURRENT ASSETS**<br>**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES**<br>19<br>**NET ASSETS**<br>**FUNDS**<br>Restricted funds<br>20<br>Unrestricted funds – general<br>20<br>Unrestricted funds - designated<br>20<br>Endowment fund<br>20<br>**CREDITORS:**Amounts falling due after more<br>than one year<br>**CREDITORS**: Amounts falling due within one<br>year|**Group**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**5,938,976**<br>**4,049,397**<br>**9,988,373**<br>**24,963**<br>**6,219,798**<br>**1,989,214**<br>**892,167**<br>**9,126,142**<br>**(6,133,776)**<br>**2,992,366**<br>**12,980,739**<br>**(912,491)**<br>**12,068,248**<br>**135,333**<br>**5,275,280**<br>**6,629,411**<br>**28,224**<br>**12,068,248**|Group<br>2024<br>**£**<br>6,321,113<br>2,065,564<br>8,386,676<br>28,714<br>6,500,000<br>856,418<br>4,079,032<br>11,464,164<br>(5,781,590)<br>5,682,574<br>14,069,250<br>(2,049,634)<br>12,019,616<br>136,992<br>4,753,718<br>7,100,683<br>28,224<br>12,019,616|**School**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**5,938,976**<br>**4,049,401**<br>**9,988,377**<br>**24,963**<br>**6,219,798**<br>**2,008,378**<br>**881,125**<br>**9,134,264**<br>**(6,166,520)**<br>**2,967,744**<br>**12,956,121**<br>**(912,491)**<br>**12,043,630**<br>**135,333**<br>**5,250,662**<br>**6,629,411**<br>**28,224**<br>**12,043,630**|School<br>2024<br>£<br>6,321,027<br>2,065,568<br>8,386,594<br>28,714<br>6,500,000<br>887,008<br>4,026,333<br>11,442,054<br>(5,784,104)<br>5,657,951<br>14,044,545<br>(2,049,634)<br>11,994,911<br>136,992<br>4,729,013<br>7,100,683<br>28,224<br>11,994,911|
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Approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Governors on 27th November 2025 and signed on their behalf by: 


P Raynes Chair of Governors 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

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## **St Edmund's College CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT** 

for the year ended 31 August 2025 

|Notes<br>**Net cash inflow from operating activities**<br>25<br>Cash flows from investing activities:<br>Bank interest received<br>Proceeds from sale of investments<br>Proceeds from sale of fixed assets<br>Payments to acquire fixed assets<br>Payments to acquire investments<br>**Net cash outflow from investing activities**<br>Cash flows from financing activities:<br>Movement on Fees in advance<br>**Net cash outflow from financing activities**<br>Increase/(decrease) in cash<br>beginning of the reporting period<br>end of the reporting period<br>**NET DEBT RECONCILIATION**<br>**At 1 Sept**<br>**2024**<br>**Cashflows**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>4,079,032<br>(3,186,865)<br>Debt due within 1 year<br>2,210<br>-<br>Debt due after 1 year<br>-<br>-<br>Cash and cash equivalents at the<br>Cash and cash equivalents at the|**2025**<br>**£**<br>**78,095**<br>**444,539**<br>**390,298**<br>**-**<br>**(126,875)**<br>**(2,072,045)**<br>**(1,364,084)**<br>**(1,900,877)**<br>**(1,900,877)**<br>**(3,186,865)**<br>**4,079,032**<br>**892,167**<br>**Other non-**<br>**cash**<br>**£**<br>-<br>(2,210)<br>-|2024<br>£<br>303,558<br>278,144<br>195,926<br>-<br>(400,072)<br>(4,688,438)<br>(4,614,441)<br>4,104,101<br>4,104,101<br>(206,782)<br>4,285,814<br>4,079,032<br>**At 31 Aug**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**892,167**<br>**-**<br>**-**|
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## **St Edmund's College NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

## for the year ended 31 August 2025 

- **1** ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

St Edmund's College is a registered, unincorporated charity with registered number of 311073, domiciled in England and Wales. Its registered office is St Edmund's College, Old Hall Green, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 1DS. 

## **1.1** BASIS OF PREPARATION 

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). The College is a public benefit entity for the purposes of FRS 102 and therefore the School also prepared its financial statements in accordance with the 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 (The FRS 102 Charities SORP), and the Charities Act 2011. 

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest pound. 

These financial statements are prepared on the going concern basis, under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of investments in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and applicable accounting standards in the United Kingdom. The principal accounting policies, which have been applied consistently throughout the year, are set out below. 

## **1.2** GOING CONCERN 

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis which assumes the group will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Governors have considered the College’s forecasts and projections and have taken account of recent changes in legislation and taxation imposed on the sector leading to the material uncertainty around pupil numbers. In addition the Governors have assessed whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the College to continue as a going concern. 

The Governors have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of approval of the financial statements. In particular the Governors have considered the College’s forecasts and projections and have taken account of pressures on fee income and the material uncertainty around pupil numbers, particularly in light of the current economic climate and the parents ability to pay school fees as they arise. In addition the Governors have taken into account the impact on the subsidiary company and the in ability to generate additional income, which has also been detailed in the Governors Annual Report. 

The Governors accept that whilst there cannot be any certainty in these matters and having made the appropriate enquiries the Governors have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the College has adequate resources to meet its ongoing liabilities and to continue in operational existence for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements. On this basis the Governors have continued to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. 

## **1.3** INCOME 

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

Fee income comprises general school fees and disbursements and extras recharged are accounted for in the period in which the service is provided excluding VAT. Fees receivable are stated after deducting allowances, scholarships and other remissions granted by the College. 

Other educational income comprises charges for use of premises which are accounted for in the period in which the service is provided. 

Voluntary incoming resources are accounted for as and when entitlement arises, the amount can reliably be quantified and the economic benefit is considered probable. 

Other trading income relate to charges for goods and services provided by Old Hall Enterprises Limited and are accounted for in the period which the goods and services are provided. 

Rental income and investment income is accounted for when receivable. 

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## **1.4** INTEREST RECEIVABLE 

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the College; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank. 

## **1.5** 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 is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. All expenditure is accounted for excluding VAT. 

Fundraising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating information in support of the charitable activities. Also includes costs incurred in trading activities. 

Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the College. 

Governance costs comprise the costs of running the College, including strategic planning for its future development, external audit, and all other costs of complying with constitutional and statutory requirements. 

## **1.6** TEACHING COSTS 

Supplies of games equipment, books, stationery and sundry materials are written off when the expenditure is incurred. 

**1.7** FIXED ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION All fixed assets are used in direct furtherance of the College’s objectives. Fixed assets are included in these financial statements at their original cost less depreciation. 

All assets costing more than £5,000 are capitalised. 

Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the costs less estimated residual value of each asset, by equal annual instalments, over their expected useful lives which are considered to be: 

Freehold Property -2% straight line Plant & equipment -from 10% to 20% straight line Vehicles -25% straight line Artificial Pitches -33% reducing balance 

**1.8** PENSIONS Full-time and part-time teaching staff employed under a contract of service are eligible to contribute to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS). The TPS, a statutory, contributory, final salary scheme is administered by Capita Teachers’ Pensions on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills. 

Costs include normal and supplementary contributions. The regular cost is the normal contribution, expressed as a percentage of salary of a teacher newly entering service, which would defray the cost of benefits payable in respect of that service. Variations from the regular pension cost are met by a supplementary contribution. This occurs if, as a result of the actuarial investigation, it is found that the accumulated liabilities for benefits to past and present teachers are not fully covered by normal contributions to be paid in the future and by the fund built up from past contributions. The normal and supplementary contributions are charged to the income and expenditure account in the year. 

The College also contributes to a defined contribution money purchase scheme for non teaching staff and the School's liability is restricted to the amount of contributions made. These costs are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which they fall due. The College also contributes to a closed defined benefit company pension scheme for non teaching staff at rates set by the Scheme Actuary and advised to the College by the Scheme Administrator. These pension costs are charged as and when they are incurred. 

The College also has a closed defined benefits scheme for non-teaching staff. Contributions to the Scheme are made in accordance with the recommendations of independent actuaries and are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities as they are incurred. In addition, under the provisions of FRS102, the actuarial liability of the Scheme is reviewed annually and provision is made for any actuarial deficit arising. The assets of the Scheme are held separately from the company in an independently administered fund. Contributions to the defined contribution scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities as they are incurred. 

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## **St Edmund's College NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

## for the year ended 31 August 2025 

## **1.9** STOCK 

Stock represents materials or supplies to be consumed by the business and are recognised at the lower of cost or net realisable value. 

## **1.10** LEASES AND HIRE PURCHASE CONTRACTS 

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities (Incorporating Income and Expenditure Account) evenly over the period of the lease. 

## **1.11** INVESTMENTS 

Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at market value at the Balance Sheet date, unless market value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and shown in the heading ‘Gains/(losses) on investments’ in the Statement of Financial Activities. 

Investments in subsidiaries are valued at cost less provision for impairment. 

## **1.12** CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. 

## **1.13** FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

The College 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 with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 

## **1.14** TAXATION 

The College is a registered charity and is exempt from taxation as afforded by Section 505 ICTA 1988. 

## **1.15** EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense. 

## **2** KEY ESTIMATES & JUDGEMENTS 

In the application of the College's accounting policies, the College is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an on-going basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised, if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. 

In the opinion of the Governors, the estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are outlined below. 

## **Critical judgements** 

## _Useful economic lives_ 

The annual depreciation charge for property, plant and equipment is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful economic lives and residual values of the assets. The useful economic lives and residual values are re-assessed annually. They are amended when necessary to reflect current estimates, based on technological advancement, future investments, economic utilisation and the physical condition of the assets. 

## _Recoverable value of fee debtors_ 

The College makes an estimate of the recoverable value of trade and other debtors. When assessing impairment of trade and other debtors, management considers factors including the current credit rating of the debtor, the ageing profile of debtors and historical experience. 

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## **St Edmund's College NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** for the year ended 31 August 2025 

## **3 FEE INCOME** 

|The College’s activities are carried out within the UK.<br>The College's fee income comprised:<br>Gross fees<br>Less: bursaries, grants and allowances<br>**4 OTHER EDUCATIONAL INCOME**<br>Endowed<br>Funds<br>£<br>Summer school income<br>-<br>Registration fees<br>-<br>Fundraising income<br>-<br>School coach income<br>-<br>Music lesson recoveries<br>-<br>**-**<br>**5 OTHER INCOME**<br>Endowed<br>Funds<br>£<br>Other income<br>-<br>Commission income<br>-<br>Rental income<br>Trading income<br>-<br>**-**<br>**6 INVESTMENT INCOME**<br>Endowed<br>Funds<br>£<br>Investment income<br>-<br>-<br>**7 DONATIONS AND GRANTS**<br>Endowed<br>Funds<br>£<br>Donations and gifts<br>-<br>Grant income<br>-<br>**-**|Restricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>**-**<br>Restricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>**-**<br>Restricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>Restricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>250<br>-<br>250|Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>721,576<br>31,479<br>42,920<br>650,581<br>239,113<br>1,685,669<br>Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>308,567<br>9,790<br>2,828<br>64,749<br>385,934<br>Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>444,539<br>444,539<br>Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>100,676<br>36,465<br>137,141|**2025**<br>**£**<br>**17,856,861**<br>**(1,816,975)**<br>**16,039,886**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**721,576**<br>**31,479**<br>**42,920**<br>**650,581**<br>**239,113**<br>**1,685,669**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**308,567**<br>**9,790**<br>**2,828**<br>**64,749**<br>**385,934**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**444,539**<br>**444,539**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**100,926**<br>**36,465**<br>**137,391**|2024<br>£<br>18,330,342<br>(1,473,427)<br>16,856,915<br>2024<br>£<br>1,079,312<br>33,594<br>47,309<br>681,946<br>248,715<br>2,090,875<br>2024<br>£<br>160,950<br>5,843<br>5,983<br>65,084<br>237,860<br>2024<br>£<br>278,144<br>278,144<br>2024<br>£<br>102,959<br>29,332<br>132,291|
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## **St Edmund's College NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** for the year ended 31 August 2025 

## **8 EXPENDITURE** 

|**Costs of Raising Funds**<br>Trading costs<br>**Total Costs of Raising Funds**<br>**Charitable expenditure**<br>Teaching<br>Welfare<br>Premises and Estates<br>Administration<br>Finance Costs<br>Fundraising<br>Governance<br>**Total Charitable Expenditure**<br>**Total Expended**<br>**_Costs of Raising Funds_**<br>_Trading costs_<br>**_Total Costs of Raising Funds_**<br>**_Charitable expenditure_**<br>_Teaching_<br>_Welfare_<br>_Premises and Estates_<br>_Administration_<br>_Finance Costs_<br>_Fundraising_<br>_Governance_<br>**_Total Charitable Expenditure_**<br>**_Total Expended_**|£<br>-<br>**-**<br>£<br>8,651,402<br>457,066<br>1,571,611<br>1,645,446<br>-<br>-<br>662<br>12,326,187<br>12,326,187<br>_£_<br>-<br>**_-_**<br>_£_<br>_8,618,661_<br>_381,932_<br>_1,557,231_<br>_1,786,533_<br>_-_<br>_-_<br>_1,135_<br>_12,345,493_<br>_12,345,493_<br>Staff costs<br>(note 9)<br>Staff costs<br>(note 9)<br>_Staff costs_<br>_(note 9)_<br>_Staff costs_<br>_(note 9)_|Other<br>£<br>241,340<br>241,340<br>Other<br>£<br>701,538<br>1,563,517<br>1,946,019<br>1,356,709<br>90,053<br>39,680<br>32,745<br>5,730,261<br>5,971,601<br>_Other_<br>_£_<br>239,257<br>_239,257_<br>_Other_<br>_£_<br>_824,199_<br>_1,554,802_<br>_1,619,704_<br>_1,729,216_<br>_70,848_<br>_14,395_<br>_34,824_<br>_5,847,987_<br>_6,087,244_<br> <br> <br> <br>|Depreciation<br>£<br>86<br>**86**<br>Depreciation<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>349,644<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>349,644<br>349,730<br>_Depreciation_<br>_£_<br>510<br>**_510_**<br>_Depreciation_<br>_£_<br>_-_<br>_-_<br>_328,117_<br>_-_<br>_-_<br>_-_<br>_-_<br>_328,117_<br>_328,627_|**Total**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**241,426**<br>**241,426**<br>**Total**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**9,352,940**<br>**2,020,583**<br>**3,867,274**<br>**3,002,155**<br>**90,053**<br>**39,680**<br>**33,407**<br>**18,406,092**<br>**18,647,518**<br>_Total_<br>_2024_<br>_£_<br>_239,767_<br>_239,767_<br>_Total_<br>_2024_<br>_£_<br>_9,442,860_<br>_1,936,733_<br>_3,505,052_<br>_3,515,750_<br>_70,848_<br>_14,395_<br>_35,959_<br>_18,521,598_<br>_18,761,365_|
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## **(a) Costs of Raising Funds** 

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## **8 EXPENDITURE (continued)** 

|**(b)**<br>**Other Governance Costs include:**<br>Auditors' remuneration<br>- Audit Fees<br>Governor's insurance<br>Governor's expenses<br>Misc<br>**(c)**<br>**Administration Costs**<br>Salaries<br>National Insurance<br>Pension Costs<br>Staff Training<br>Other Staff Related Costs<br>Subscriptions<br>Staff travel<br>Operating Leases<br>IT support<br>Postage and stationery<br>Telephones<br>Marketing and advertising<br>Website<br>VAT recovery (first year only)<br>Legal and Professional Fees<br>Other Administration Costs<br>Other Finance|**2025**<br>**£**<br>**28,610**<br>**3,293**<br>**512**<br>**992**<br>**33,407**<br>**2025**<br>**£**|2024<br>£<br>30,353<br>3,294<br>964<br>1,349<br>35,960<br>2024<br>£<br>1,337,533<br>129,068<br>137,436<br>31,517<br>182,496<br>58,604<br>29,492<br>29,898<br>204,354<br>68,034<br>46,833<br>566,632<br>14,980<br>-<br>118,335<br>560,536<br>70,848<br>**3,586,597**|
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||**1,188,092**<br>**163,384**<br>**189,897**<br>**18,566**<br>**104,073**||
||**50,315**<br>**29,213**<br>**(18,834)**<br>**203,501**<br>**56,577**<br>**46,420**<br>**436,787**<br>**16,121**<br>**(168,899)**||
||**81,545**<br>**605,397**||
||**90,053**<br>**3,092,208**||



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## **St Edmund's College NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** for the year ended 31 August 2025 

|**9 STAFF COSTS**<br>Wages and salaries<br>Social security costs<br>Other pension costs<br>Other staff costs|**2025**<br>**£**<br>**9,268,704**<br>**1,037,917**<br>**1,914,831**<br>**104,735**<br>**12,326,187**|2024<br>£<br>9,478,622<br>963,853<br>1,719,386<br>183,632<br>12,345,493|
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Termination payments totalling £85,496 were made to five employees during the year (2024: £nil). 

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: 

|Teaching<br>Support<br>Welfare<br>Premises<br>Household<br>Admin<br>Marketing|**2025**<br>**No.**<br>187<br>7<br>14<br>32<br>28<br>34<br>8<br>**310**|2024<br>No.<br>186<br>7<br>14<br>32<br>28<br>34<br>6<br>307|**2025**<br>**FTE**<br>113<br>5<br>7<br>23<br>23<br>27<br>7<br>**205**|2024<br>FTE<br>124<br>5<br>7<br>24<br>22<br>25<br>6<br>213|
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|£60,000 in the year was as follows:<br>£60,000 - £70,000<br>£70,001 - £80,000<br>£80,001 - £90,000<br>£90,001 - £100,000<br>£130,001 - £140,000<br>£140,001 - £150,000<br>£150,001 - £160,000<br>The number of employees whose emoluments<br>amounted to over|**2025**<br>**No.**<br>**20**<br>**5**<br>**2**<br>**1**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**1**<br>**29**|2024<br>No.<br>15<br>5<br>1<br>1<br>-<br>1<br>-<br>**23**|
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Total pensions for the above employees amounted to £ 546,535 (2024: £397,601) 

## **10 GOVERNORS REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS** 

There were no Governors' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 August 2025 nor for the year ended 31 August 2024. 

Travel and training expenses of £315 (2024: £964) for 1 governor (31 August 2024: 5) were reimbursed during the year. 

Key management personnel include the Govenors the Heads of the College and the Prep School and Senior Leadership Team. The total pay and benefits received by key management personnel were £769,650 (2024: £655,175). 

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## **11 PENSIONS** 

The College participates in the Teachers' Pension Scheme ('the TPS') for its teaching staff. The pension charge for the year includes employer contributions payable to the TPS of £2,093,480 (2024: £1,805,836) and at the year end £162,604 (2024: £169,619) was accrued in respect of contributions to this scheme. 

The TPS is an unfunded multi-employer defined benefits pension scheme governed by The Teachers’ Pensions Regulations 2010 (as amended) and The Teachers’ Pension Scheme Regulations 2014 (as amended). Members contribute on a “pay as you go” basis with contributions from members and the employer being credited to the Exchequer. Retirement and other pension benefits are paid by public funds provided by Parliament. 

The school has accounted for its contributions to the scheme as if it were a defined contribution scheme. 

The Government Actuary, using normal actuarial principles, conducts a formal actuarial review of the TPS in accordance with the Public Service Pensions (Valuations and Employer Cost Cap) Directions 2023 published by HM Treasury every 4 years. The aim of the review is to specify the level of future contributions. Actuarial scheme valuations are dependent on assumptions about the value of future costs, design of benefits and many other factors. The latest actuarial valuation of the TPS was carried out as at 31 March 2020 in accordance with The Public Service Pensions (Valuations and Employer Cost Cap) Directions 2023 and the Employer Contribution Rate was assessed using agreed assumptions in line with the Directions and was accepted at the original assessed rate as there was no cost control mechanism breach. 

The valuation report was published by the Department for Education on 26 October 2023. The key elements of the valuation are: 

- Total scheme liabilities for service (the capital sum needed at 31 March 2020 to meet the stream of future cash flows in 

- respect of benefits earned) of £262 billion 

- Value of notional assets (estimated future contributions together with the proceeds from the notional investments held at the valuation date) of £222 billion 

- Notional past service deficit of £39.8 billion (2016 £22 billion) 

- Discount rate is 1.7% in excess of CPI (2016 2.4% in excess of CPI) (this change has had the greatest financial 

- significance) 

As a result of the valuation, new employer contribution rates have been set at 28.6% of pensionable pay from 1 April 2024 until 31 March 2027 (compared to 23.68% under the previous valuation including a 0.08% administration levy). 

The College operates a Defined Benefit Pension Scheme. 

Principal actuarial assumptions at the Balance Sheet date (expressed as weighted averages): 

||**2025**|**2024**|
|---|---|---|
|Discount rate at 31 August|**5.90%**|5.00%|
|Future salary increases|**2.50%**|2.50%|
|Future pension increases|**3.20%**|3.20%|
|Future rate of increase of pensions in deferment|**3.20%**|3.20%|
|Inflation|**3.10%**|3.20%|



A full accounting valuation was carried out at 31 August 2025 by a qualified actuary, independent of the scheme's sponsoring employer. The major assumptions used by the actuary are shown below. 

From 1 July 2021 the employer pays contributions at a rate of 34.2% of pensionable pay (which includes 4.1% in resepct of normal administrative charges). Plus £120,000 per annum payable in monthly instalments for the Recovery Plan, which runs from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2030. Member contributions are payable in addition at the rate of 2.64% of pensionable pay. 

|The assets in the scheme and the expected rates of return were:<br>Equities<br>Cash<br>Property<br>Insured pensions<br>Bonds<br>Alternatives<br>Total market value of assets<br>Assets in excess of liabilities have not been recognised.|**Fair value**<br>**31-Aug-25**<br>**£**<br>**-**<br>**233,000**<br>**-**<br>**1,000,000**<br>**919,000**<br>**-**<br>**2,152,000**|Fair value<br>31-Aug-24<br>£<br>162,000<br>70,000<br>12,000<br>930,000<br>1,248,000<br>46,000<br>2,468,000|
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The actual return/(loss) on scheme assets was (£325,000) (2024: (£30,000)) 

The amounts recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities are as follows: 

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## for the year ended 31 August 2025 

## **11 PENSIONS (continued)** 


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|2025|2024|
|£|£|
|Current service cost|15,000|18,000|
|Net interest cost|(25,000)|(17,000)|
|Total|(10,000)|1,000|
|Actual return/(loss) on scheme assets|(325,000)|(30,000)|
|Movements in the present value of a defined benefit obligation were as follows:|
|2025|2024|
|£|£|
|Opening defined benefit obligation|2,019,000|2,201,000|
|Interest cost|99,000|112,000|
|Contributions by scheme participants|1,000|2,000|
|Actuarial (gain)/loss|(201,000)|(184,000)|
|Current service costs|15,000|18,000|
|Benefits paid|(88,000)|(130,000)|
|Closing defined benefit obligation|1,845,000|2,019,000|
|Changes in the fair value of scheme assets were as follows:|
|2025|2024|
|£|£|
|Opening fair value of scheme assets|2,468,000|2,478,000|
|Interest income|124,000|129,000|
|Actuarial gains and (losses)|(449,000)|(159,000)|
|Contributions by employer|96,000|148,000|
|Contributions by scheme participants|1,000|2,000|
|Benefits paid|(88,000)|(130,000)|
|2,152,000|2,468,000|
|Assets in excess of liabilities have not been recognised.|

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The college expects to contribute £9,000 to its Defined Benefit Pension Scheme in the next accounting year. 

The major categories of scheme assets as a percentage of total scheme assets are as follows: 


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|2025|2024|
|Equities|46.47%|46.11%|
|Bonds|42.70%|50.57%|
|Property|0.00%|0.49%|
|Cash|10.83%|2.84%|

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Amounts for the current and previous four periods are as follows: 


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|Defined benefit pension schemes|
|2025|2024|2023|2022|2021|
|Defined benefit obligation|(1,845,000)|(2,019,000)|(2,201,000)|(2,507,000)|(3,736,000)|
|Scheme assets|2,152,000|2,468,000|2,478,000|2,635,000|2,949,000|
|Surplus/(Deficit)|307,000|449,000|277,000|128,000|(787,000)|
|Experience adjustments on scheme liabilities|201,000|184,000|341,000|1,229,000|(89,000)|
|Experience adjustments on scheme assets|(449,000)|(159,000)|(335,000)|(406,000)|172,000|

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The scheme assets in excess of obligations have not been recognised. 

## **12 NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR** 


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|2025|2024|
|Net income is stated after charging:|£|£|
|Depreciation of tangible fixed assets|349,730|328,627|
|Operating lease rentals – other|(18,834)|29,898|

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## **St Edmund's College NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** for the year ended 31 August 2025 

## **13 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS** 

## **GROUP** 

|Cost:<br>At 1 September 2024<br>Additions<br>Disposals<br>At 31 August 2025<br>Depreciation:<br>At 1 September 2024<br>Charge for year<br>Disposals<br>At 31 August 2025<br>Net book value:<br>At 31 August 2025<br>At 1 September 2024<br>**COLLEGE**<br>Cost:<br>At 1 September 2024<br>Additions<br>Disposals<br>At 31 August 2025<br>Depreciation:<br>At 1 September 2024<br>Charge for year<br>Disposals<br>At 31 August 2025<br>Net book value:<br>At 31 August 2025<br>At 1 September 2024|All Weather<br>Pitch<br>£<br>416,498<br>-<br>-<br>416,498<br>416,498<br>-<br>-<br>416,498<br>-<br>-<br>All Weather<br>Pitch<br>£<br>416,498<br>-<br>416,498<br>416,498<br>-<br>416,498<br>-<br>-|Motor<br>Vehicles<br>£<br>18,530<br>-<br>-<br>18,530<br>15,952<br>2,562<br>-<br>18,514<br>16<br>2,578<br>Motor<br>Vehicles<br>£<br>18,530<br>-<br>18,530<br>15,952<br>2,562<br>18,514<br>16<br>2,578|Freehold<br>Property<br>£<br>5,963,017<br>-<br>(158,004)<br>5,805,013<br>348,301<br>116,100<br>-<br>464,401<br>5,340,612<br>5,614,716<br>Freehold<br>Property<br>£<br>5,963,017<br>-<br>(158,004)<br>5,805,013<br>348,301<br>116,100<br>-<br>464,401<br>5,340,612<br>5,614,716|Plant<br>&<br>Equipment<br>£<br>2,661,142<br>126,875<br>(12,639)<br>2,775,378<br>1,957,324<br>231,068<br>(11,362)<br>2,177,030<br>598,348<br>703,819<br>Equipment<br>&<br>Vehicles<br>£<br>2,659,100<br>126,875<br>(12,639)<br>2,773,336<br>1,955,368<br>230,982<br>(11,362)<br>2,174,988<br>598,348<br>703,733|**Total**<br>**£**<br>**9,059,187**<br>**126,875**<br>**(170,643)**<br>**9,015,419**<br>**2,738,075**<br>**349,730**<br>**(11,362)**<br>**3,076,443**<br>**5,938,976**<br>**6,321,113**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>**9,057,145**<br>**126,875**<br>**(170,643)**<br>**9,013,377**<br>**2,736,119**<br>**349,644**<br>**(11,362)**<br>**3,074,401**<br>**5,938,976**<br>**6,321,027**|
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Land and buildings mainly represents freehold properties vested in the Trustees of the Archdiocese of Westminster. This comprises College land and buildings at nil book value at 31 August 2001 with subsequent additions at a cost of £4,829,634, residential freehold additions at a cost of £654,859 and a residential freehold property at a cost of £320,517. 

The net book value of plant held under finance lease is £NIL (2024: £11,933) 

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## **St Edmund's College NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

## for the year ended 31 August 2025 

## **14 INVESTMENTS** 

|**GROUP**<br>Shares in group<br>undertakings<br>£<br>Cost/valuation At 1 September 2024<br>-<br>Additions<br>-<br>Disposals<br>-<br>Gains/(Losses) arising from movements in valuations<br>-<br>Cost/valuation At 31 August 2025<br>-<br>UK fixed interest<br>**-**<br>Overseas fixed interest<br>**-**<br>UK equities<br>-<br>International equities<br>**-**<br>Property<br>**-**<br>Alternative assets<br>**-**<br>-<br>**COLLEGE**<br>Shares in group<br>undertakings<br>£<br>Cost/valuation At 1 September 2024<br>4<br>Additions<br>-<br>Disposals<br>-<br>Gains/(Losses) arising from movements in valuations<br>-<br>Cost/valuation At 31 August 2025<br>4|Listed<br>investments<br>£<br>2,065,563<br>2,072,045<br>(120,096)<br>31,885<br>4,049,397<br>567,661<br>34,711<br>515,098<br>2,375,239<br>128,732<br>427,957<br>4,049,397<br>Listed<br>investments<br>£<br>2,065,563<br>2,072,045<br>(120,096)<br>31,885<br>4,049,397|**2025**<br>**£**<br>**2,065,563**<br>**2,072,045**<br>**(120,096)**<br>**31,885**<br>**4,049,397**<br>**567,661**<br>**34,711**<br>**515,098**<br>**2,375,239**<br>**128,732**<br>**427,957**<br>**4,049,397**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**2,065,567**<br>**2,072,045**<br>**(120,096)**<br>**31,885**<br>**4,049,401**|2024<br>£<br>1,904,854<br>188,438<br>(186,643)<br>158,914<br>2,065,564<br>297,069<br>19,745<br>278,828<br>1,181,304<br>77,550<br>211,068<br>2,065,564<br>2024<br>£<br>1,904,858<br>188,438<br>(186,643)<br>158,914<br>2,065,568|
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Net Investment gains shown on the Statement of Financial Activities of £14,008 (2024: gains of £167,196) include unrealised gains on investments of £31,885 (2024: gains of £158,914) and realised loss on investments of £16,523 (2024: gains of £8,282). 

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## **St Edmund's College NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** for the year ended 31 August 2025 

## **14 INVESTMENTS (continued)** 

Investments in subsidiary consist of the wholly owned share capital of four shares of £1 in Old Hall Enterprises Limited, Company Number 01889064. The company's principal activity is the management of the external activities of the School and transportation. Its results for the year ended 31 August 2025 are as follows: 

|**Profit and loss accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025**<br>Turnover<br>Expenditure<br>Interest receivable<br>Interest payable<br>Profit for the period<br>**Net assets at 31 August 2025**<br>Fixed assets<br>Debtors<br>Cash<br>Due from parent undertakings<br>Due to parent undertakings<br>Other creditors<br>Capital and reserves<br>**15 STOCK**<br>Stock Catering<br>General Stock<br>**16 CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS**<br>Cash on deposit<br>**17 DEBTORS**<br>Fees and extras<br>Other debtors<br>Prepayments and accrued income<br>Amount due from group undertaking|**Group**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**1,304,382**<br>**38,949**<br>**645,883**<br>**-**<br>**1,989,214**|Group<br>2024<br>£<br>355,697<br>32,725<br>467,996<br>-<br>856,418|**2025**<br>£|**£**<br>552,447<br>(506,561)<br>406<br>(1,321)<br>44,971<br>46,219<br>11,042<br>63,374<br>(65,382)<br>(30,630)<br>24,623<br>24,623<br>2024<br>£<br>8,099<br>20,615<br>28,714<br>2024<br>£<br>6,500,000<br>6,500,000<br>College<br>2024<br>£<br>355,697<br>4,033<br>459,294<br>67,984<br>887,008|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||||**8,302**<br>**16,661**<br>**24,963**||
||||**2025**<br>£<br>**6,219,798**<br>**6,219,798**<br>**College**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**1,304,382**<br>**6,843**<br>**631,771**<br>**65,382**<br>**2,008,378**||



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## **St Edmund's College NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

## for the year ended 31 August 2025 

## **18 CREDITORS** 

|Amounts falling due within one year:<br>Trade creditors<br>Taxation and social security costs<br>Fee Deposits<br>Fees in advance<br>Other creditors<br>Accruals<br>Amounts payable under finance leases<br>Amount due to group undertaking<br>Deferred income:<br>Brought forwards<br>Released in year<br>Received in year<br>Carried forwards|**Group**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**680,257**<br>**1,276,113**<br>**956,538**<br>**2,216,211**<br>**364,469**<br>**640,188**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**6,133,776**<br>**Group**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**2,979,945**<br>**(2,979,945)**<br>**2,216,211**<br>**2,216,211**|Group<br>2024<br>£<br>549,767<br>497,438<br>1,033,159<br>2,979,945<br>300,697<br>418,375<br>2,210<br>-<br>5,781,590<br>Group<br>2024<br>£<br>1,155,809<br>(1,155,809)<br>2,979,945<br>2,979,945|**College**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**664,363**<br>**1,276,113**<br>**956,538**<br>**2,216,211**<br>**355,368**<br>**634,553**<br>**-**<br>**63,374**<br>**6,166,520**<br>**College**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**2,979,945**<br>**(2,979,945)**<br>**2,216,211**<br>**2,216,211**|College<br>2024<br>£<br>544,405<br>497,438<br>1,033,159<br>2,979,945<br>300,697<br>412,250<br>2,210<br>14,001<br>5,784,104<br>College<br>2024<br>£<br>1,155,809<br>(1,155,809)<br>2,979,945<br>2,979,945|
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Deferred income relates to schools fees received in advance for the following term, as well as fees received as part of the advance fees composite scheme. 

## **19 CREDITORS DUE AFTER ONE YEAR** 

|Amounts falling due after more than one year:<br>Fees in advance|**Group**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**912,491**<br>**912,491**|Group<br>2024<br>£<br>2,049,634<br>2,049,634|**College**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**912,491**<br>**912,491**|College<br>2024<br>£<br>2,049,634<br>2,049,634|
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## **St Edmund's College NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** for the year ended 31 August 2025 

## **20 STATEMENT OF FUNDS** 

|**GROUP**<br>Unrestricted funds:<br>General reserve<br>Designated<br>Trading<br>Total restricted<br>Total endowment<br>Total funds<br>Unrestricted funds:<br>General reserve<br>Revaluation reserve<br>Designated<br>Trading<br>Total restricted<br>Total endowment<br>Total funds<br>**COLLEGE**<br>Unrestricted funds:<br>General reserve<br>Designated<br>Total restricted<br>Total endowment<br>Total funds<br>Unrestricted funds:<br>General reserve<br>Designated<br>Total restricted<br>Total endowment<br>Total funds|£<br>4,729,013<br>7,100,683<br>24,705<br>136,992<br>28,224<br>12,019,616<br>£<br>4,602,690<br>-<br>6,210,862<br>25,215<br>149,707<br>28,224<br>11,016,698<br>£<br>4,729,013<br>7,100,683<br>136,992<br>28,224<br>11,994,911<br>£<br>4,602,690<br>6,210,862<br>149,707<br>28,224<br>10,991,483<br>At 1<br>September<br>2023<br>At 1<br>September<br>2023<br>At 1<br>September<br>2024<br>At 1<br>September<br>2024|Income<br>£<br>18,585,094<br>42,920<br>65,155<br>250<br>-<br>18,693,419<br>Income<br>£<br>19,478,968<br>-<br>47,309<br>67,310<br>2,500<br>-<br>19,596,087<br>Income<br>£<br>18,631,472<br>42,920<br>250<br>-<br>18,674,642<br>Income<br>£<br>19,524,650<br>47,309<br>2,500<br>-<br>19,574,459<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>|Expenditure<br>£<br>(18,032,999)<br>(371,185)<br>(241,426)<br>(1,909)<br>-<br>(18,647,519)<br>Expenditure<br>£<br>(18,391,103)<br>-<br>(130,495)<br>(239,767)<br>-<br>-<br>(18,761,365)<br>Expenditure<br>£<br>(18,255,561)<br>(371,185)<br>(1,909)<br>-<br>(18,628,655)<br>Expenditure<br>£<br>(18,608,732)<br>(130,495)<br>-<br>-<br>(18,739,227)|Transfer<br>Between<br>Funds<br>£<br>(33,178)<br>(143,007)<br>176,185<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>Transfer<br>Between<br>Funds<br>£<br>(1,129,739)<br>-<br>973,007<br>171,947<br>(15,215)<br>-<br>-<br>Transfer<br>Between<br>Funds<br>£<br>143,007<br>(143,007)<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>Transfer<br>Between<br>Funds<br>£<br>(957,792)<br>973,007<br>(15,215)<br>-<br>-|Gains/<br>(losses)<br>£<br>2,731<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>2,731<br>Gains/<br>(losses)<br>£<br>168,196<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>168,196<br>Gains/<br>(losses)<br>£<br>2,731<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>2,731<br>Gains/<br>(losses)<br>£<br>168,196<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>168,196|**£**<br>**5,250,661**<br>**6,629,411**<br>**24,619**<br>**135,333**<br>**28,224**<br>**12,068,248**<br>£<br>4,729,013<br>-<br>7,100,683<br>24,705<br>136,992<br>28,224<br>12,019,616<br>**£**<br>**5,250,662**<br>**6,629,411**<br>**135,333**<br>**28,224**<br>**12,043,630**<br>£<br>4,729,013<br>7,100,683<br>136,992<br>28,224<br>11,994,911<br>At 31 August<br>2024<br>At 31 August<br>2024<br>**At 31**<br>**August 2025**<br>**At 31**<br>**August 2025**|
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**St Edmund's College NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** for the year ended 31 August 2025 

## **20 STATEMENT OF FUNDS (continued)** 

## _**Restricted funds**_ 

Restricted funds mainly comprise donations received specifically to generate income to fund scholarships and bursaries. Transfers are made from the Restricted Funds to general funds to contribute to the cost of scholarships and bursaries. 

## _**Designated funds**_ 

The Designated funds include donations to the College Parents Association and income generated on behalf of the College by the Parents Association. The income is used to fund purchases of specific items of equipment for use by College students. It also includes the Capital Reserve which represents the balance of the College funds that are invested in land and buildings, the remainder being funds allocated for specific items of expenditure. 

## **21 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS** 

|**GROUP**<br>Tangible fixed assets<br>Investments<br>Current assets<br>Current liabilities<br>Long term liabilities<br>Total net assets<br>Tangible fixed assets<br>Investments<br>Current assets<br>Current liabilities<br>Long term liabilities<br>Total net assets<br>**COLLEGE**<br>Tangible fixed assets<br>Investments<br>Current assets<br>Current liabilities<br>Long term liabilities<br>Total net assets<br>Tangible fixed assets<br>Investments<br>Current assets<br>Current liabilities<br>Long term liabilities<br>Total net assets|Unrestricted<br>funds<br>£<br>5,938,976<br>4,049,397<br>8,962,585<br>(6,133,776)<br>(912,491)<br>11,904,691<br>Unrestricted<br>funds<br>£<br>6,321,113<br>2,065,564<br>11,298,948<br>(5,781,590)<br>(2,049,634)<br>11,854,401<br>Unrestricted<br>funds<br>5,938,976<br>4,049,401<br>8,970,707<br>(6,166,520)<br>(912,491)<br>11,880,073<br>Unrestricted<br>funds<br>6,321,027<br>2,065,568<br>11,276,838<br>(5,784,104)<br>(2,049,634)<br>11,829,696|Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br> <br>-<br> <br>-<br> <br>135,333<br> <br>-<br> <br>-<br>135,333<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br> <br>-<br> <br>-<br> <br>136,992<br> <br>-<br> <br>-<br> <br>136,992<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br> <br>-<br> <br>-<br> <br>135,333<br> <br>-<br>-<br>135,333<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br> <br>-<br> <br>-<br> <br>136,992<br>-<br>-<br> <br>136,992|Endowment<br>funds<br>£<br> <br>-<br> <br>-<br> <br>28,224<br> <br>-<br> <br>-<br>28,224<br>Endowment<br>funds<br>£<br> <br>-<br> <br>-<br> <br>28,224<br> <br>-<br> <br>-<br> <br>28,224<br>Endowment<br>funds<br>£<br> <br>-<br> <br>-<br> <br>28,224<br> <br>-<br> <br>-<br>28,224<br>Endowment<br>funds<br>£<br> <br>-<br> <br>-<br>28,224<br> <br>-<br> <br>-<br> <br>28,224|**2025**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br> <br>**5,938,976**<br> <br>**4,049,397**<br>**9,126,142**<br> **(6,133,776)**<br> **(912,491)**<br>**12,068,248**<br>2024<br>Total<br>£<br> <br>6,321,113<br> <br>2,065,564<br>11,464,164<br>(5,781,590)<br>(2,049,634)<br>12,019,616<br>**2025**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br> <br>**5,938,976**<br> <br>**4,049,401**<br>**9,134,264**<br> **(6,166,520)**<br> **(912,491)**<br>**12,043,630**<br>2024<br>Total<br>£<br> <br>6,321,027<br> <br>2,065,568<br>11,442,054<br>(5,784,104)<br>(2,049,634)<br>11,994,911|
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**St Edmund's College NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** for the year ended 31 August 2025 

## **22 COMMITMENTS UNDER OPERATING LEASES** 

At 31 August 2025, the Group had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows: 

|Due within one year<br>Due between two and five years|**2025**<br>**131,063**<br>**165,914**<br>**296,977**|2024<br>115,543<br>174,457<br>290,000|
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## **23 RELATED PARTIES** 

There were no transactions with related parties during the year (2024 - none). 

In addition one Governor is a Director of the trading subsidiary Old Hall Enterprises Limited over which the Charity exercises control. The parent charity prepared group consolidated financial statements and accordingly, the charity has taken advantage of the exemptions contained within FRS102 paragraph 33.1A not to disclose transactions arising in the year with the wholly owned group undertakings. At 31 August 2025 Old Hall Enterprises owed St Edmund's College £20,325 (2024: £24,000). The loan is secured by a fixed and floating charge over the assets of the company and bears interest at a rate of 2% over the Bank of England base rate. There are no fixed repayment terms, £3,675 was repaid in the year. 

## **24 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES** 

The Governors have assigned Willow House, one of the College's properties with an estimated current value of £500,000, to the St Edmund's College Pension and Life Assurance Scheme. The value of the property will be realised should it become necessary for the College to cover any deficit within the pension scheme which may crystallise in the future. 

## **25 NOTES TO THE CASHFLOW STATEMENT** 

|Reconciliation of operating result to net cash inflow from<br>operating activities<br>Net movement in funds<br>Losses/(gains) on investments<br>Depreciation<br>Amortisation<br>Bank interest and investment income received<br>Losses/(gains) on pension<br>Interest payable<br>(Profit)/Loss on sale of Fixed Assets<br>Increase/(Decrease) in creditors<br>(Increase)/Decrease in debtors<br>(Increase)/Decrease in stocks|**2025**<br>**£**<br>**48,632**<br>**(31,884)**<br>**349,730**<br>**-**<br>**(444,539)**<br>**10,000**<br>**-**<br>**159,281**<br>**1,115,920**<br>**(1,132,797)**<br>**3,753**<br>**78,095**|2024<br>£<br>1,002,918<br>(167,196)<br>328,627<br>**-**<br>(278,144)<br>(1,000)<br>(0)<br>-<br>(607,482)<br>44,510<br>(18,677)<br>303,558|
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## **St Edmund's College NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** for the year ended 31 August 2025 

## **26 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - COMPARATIVE FIGURES BY FUND TYPE** 

|Notes<br>**INCOME FROM:**<br>**Charitable Activities**<br>School fees<br>3<br>Other educational income<br>4<br>**Other income**<br>Other income<br>5<br>**Investments**<br>Investment Income<br>6<br>**Voluntary sources**<br>Grants and donations<br>7<br>**Total income and endowments**<br>**EXPENDITURE ON:**<br>**Costs of raising funds**<br>Other trading costs<br>8<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Education<br>8<br>**Total expenditure**<br>8<br>**Net operating income/(expenditure)**<br>Pension Provision change<br>Net gains/(losses) on investments<br>**Net income/(expenditure)**<br>12<br>Transfer between funds<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>Fund balances brought forward<br>Fund balances carried forward<br>19, 20|Endowed<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>28,224<br>28,224|Restricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>2,500<br>2,500<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>2,500<br>-<br>-<br>2,500<br>(15,215)<br>(12,715)<br>149,707<br>136,992|Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>16,856,915<br>2,090,875<br>237,860<br>278,144<br>129,791<br>19,593,587<br>239,767<br>18,521,598<br>18,761,365<br>832,222<br>1,000<br>167,196<br>1,000,418<br>15,215<br>1,015,633<br>10,838,767<br>11,854,400|**Total**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**16,856,915**<br>**2,090,875**<br>**237,860**<br>**278,144**<br>**132,291**<br>**19,596,087**<br>**239,767**<br>**18,521,598**<br>**18,761,365**<br>**834,722**<br>**1,000**<br>**167,196**<br>**1,002,918**<br>**-**<br>**1,002,918**<br>**11,016,698**<br>**12,019,616**|
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