Sherrardswood School PTA
Analysis
Sherrardswood School PTA is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertfordshire. It was registered in May 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Sherrardswood School PTA reported income of £45k and spending of £57k, spending 127% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £15k to £45k (+193%), an average of +31% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 71%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Sherrardswood School PTA sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hanover School Association (£45k), Eversley Village Hall (£45k) and Whitgiftian Benevolent Society (£45k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of the pupils in the school; in particular by (1) Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents & others associated with the school and (2) Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hanover School Association | London | £45k |
| Eversley Village Hall | Hook | £45k |
| Whitgiftian Benevolent Society | Surrey | £45k |
| Friends of St Mary's C of E Primary School, Boston Spa | West Yorkshire | £45k |