The Mary Bassett School P.t.a
Analysis
The Mary Bassett School P.t.a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leighton Buzzard. It was registered in July 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides other finance.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Mary Bassett School P.t.a reported income of £11k and spending of £8,707, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £4,592 to £11k (+144%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 76%. Over the whole period it spent 89% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Mary Bassett School P.t.a sits at the 39th percentile: it is larger than about 39% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Mill Lodge Primary School Psfa (£11k), Friends of Horndon School (£11k) and St Marks School Association (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Fund raising events within school such as summer and Christmas fetes with stalls offering activities for children. The sale of refreshments at events, such as school plays and sport day and putting on events e.g discos. Funds raised are then used by the school to enhance the educational experience of the children, such as subsidising coach trips and purchase of resources.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Lodge Primary School Psfa | Solihull | £11k |
| Friends of Horndon School | Stanford-Le-Hope | £11k |
| St Marks School Association | Thatcham | £11k |
| European Suzuki Teaching Development Trust | London N2 8BA | £11k |