Finance Score: -3

Governance Score: 2

Support Score: 0

Strong growth: +2
Fundraising costs high: -5

Dynamic board: +3
Mainly female board: -1

No supporters identified

Overall GiG Score: -1

SOCIAL ARTS FOR EDUCATION

Independent School for children who cannot cope in mainstream school due to autism, bullying, anxiety or other related conditions. Teaching is based on the SPELL framework constructed by the National Autistic Society. After a trial period, children can attend part-time and choose which subjects they would like to learn. We are Ofsted registered.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

There has been strong growth in spending over the last 5 years
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers including the Government
The Board appears to be dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

One or more trustees receive payments or benefits from the charity for providing services to the charity
The Board is predominantly female

Financial issues to consider:

Fundraising costs are extremely high relative to funds raised

Financial Data ?

Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E		Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/12/22		£637	£592	£45	£521	£239	£239	4.8	20	0
31/12/21		£582	£496	£86	£496	£194	£194	4.7	18	0
31/12/20	*	£406	£301	£105	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1
31/12/19		£178	£188	£-10	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
31/12/18	*	£134	£135	£-1	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	1
31/12/17		£107	£95	£11	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/12/16		£71	£77	£-5	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/12/15		£75	£67	£8	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/12/14		£48	£42	£5	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/12/13		£0	£0	£0	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 81.8%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 88%
Highest pay band: Less than £60,000
Liabilities/Assets: 19%
Liabilities/Income: 9%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 100%
Reserves/Spending: 4.8 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 5 months
Quick Ratio: 4

Asset Split ?

Established: 11 years

http://www.safeschoolbexley.co.uk

info@safeschoolbexley.co.uk

02088503286

Charity Commission for England and Wales

Listed activities

Arts/Culture/Heritage/Science
Disability
Education/Training
General Charitable Purposes

GiG Classification

Services for people with disabilities

How it operates

Other charitable activities
Provides advocacy/advice/information
Provides buildings/facilities/open space
Provides services

Where it operates

Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lewisham,

Who it helps

Children/Young People
Other Defined Groups
People With Disabilities

Who works here?

20 employees

Who's supporting them? ?

We have no records of donations from grant makers.

How is it governed?

Trustees (5)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

ANGELA REYNOLDS Appointed: 2023

BRENDAN HOLLYER (Chair) Appointed: 2023

JULIE RAVEN Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Retired Teacher

LISA KING Appointed: 2021

RUTH MCWEENEY Appointed: 2021

Legal constitution

Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 14/01/2013, number: 1150485
Registered at Companies House on 29/12/2011, number: 07893397

Gift Aid

Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Other Regulators

Ofsted (Office For Standards In Education)

Policies in force

Complaints handling
Conflicting interests
Paying staff
Risk management
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Volunteer management

Filing Record

10 returns made; AR20: 3 days late, AR18: 29 days late,

Main office

Social Arts For Education
253 Eltham High Street
LONDON
SE9 1TY

Objectives

TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF CHILDREN AGED 11 TO 18 YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE AUTISTIC OR WHO HAVE BEEN BULLIED BY PROVIDING SPECIALIST TEACHING AND ADAPTED CURRICULUM AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TAILORED TO MEET EACH INDIVIDUAL’S NEEDS.

Defined Area of Benefit:

NOT DEFINED

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