Moore Clear Comm

21 October 2025 / Insight posted in Academies Plus As we move through 2025, the financial landscape for the UK academy sector is one of both challenge and opportunity. With increased scrutiny on public spending, ever-evolving regulatory frameworks, and the ongoing impact of national and global economic pressures, academy trusts are being forced to reassess their financial strategies and operational models.

By Debbie Jennings, VAT Director, Moore Kingston Smith Many independent schools are assessing the potential impact of losing their charitable status, which would pave the way for VAT to be introduced on school fees; specifically, what it would mean for their business, pupils, and finances. Since the UK left the EU, the government is free to decide whether to change the UK VAT regulations.