Regulator finds misconduct at late-filing private Catholic school

The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has concluded there has been misconduct by a board of governors in the administration of a private Catholic school, which has failed to submit its annual account for the last three financial years.

Regulator concerns about the running of Fernhill School also focus on “unaudited dormant company accounts have been lodged at Companies House without explanation”.

It also points out that the charity has “not responded to previous requests” to clarify its financial position.

The charity has now been directed under the 2005 Charities and Trustee Investment Act to provide the regulator with financial and governance information. The OSCR has said it will “continue to seek to work with the charity trustees throughout our inquiry to obtain the information required”.

Fernhill School is an independent school that has been registered as a charity since 1975. It teaches children from the ages of three to 18.

Its annual fees range between £13,557 for its youngest pupils to £20,311 for its oldest pupils.



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