Academy trusts and trading

Academy Trusts are increasingly looking to carry out trading activities as an alternative source of income. This might be to meet a shortfall in predicted income, or to provide more flexible income for central costs. Whatever the reason, it is imperative that directors and senior leaders understand the rules around Academy Trusts and trading so that it can be done in a way that does not risk a Trust’s exempt charity status or tax reliefs or fall foul of regulatory requirements.

Why attend?

In this training session, we’ll dispel the myths about Academy Trusts and trading, with insight from charity and education specialist solicitors who regularly advise on this topic. We’ll help you:

Understand what kinds of trading Academy Trusts are allowed to do
Understand what restrictions there are on trading through real-life case studies
Identify if and when you need to consider setting up a trading subsidiary.

Who should attend?

Directors, CEOs, CFOs and other senior leaders of Academy Trusts.