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DOWNE HOUSE SCHOOL

Registered charity 1015059 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as DOWNE HOUSE 21ST CENTURY APPEAL

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Latest income
£29.6m
Latest spending
£29.0m
Registered
1992
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the group reported a net income of £658,000 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total funds increasing to £27.7 million. Per the trustees' report, the School maintains a strong cash position with net cash at bank rising to £8.1 million, supported by a £5 million revolving credit facility.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: Trustees donated £5,073.
“Trustees donated a total of £5,073 (2024: £300) during the year.” — page 45
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Pension scheme deficit: £467k
“A liability has been recognised for this obligation of £467,000 (2024 £220,000). £60,000 of this amount is due within one year, with £407,000 due in more than one year”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by HaysMac LLP. Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)

Total income
£29.6m
Total spending
£29.0m
Cost of raising funds
£557k
Reserves (reported)
£1
Employees
466

Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.6 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: France · West Berkshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£29.6m£29.0m
31/08/2024£26.8m£26.8m
31/08/2023£24.3m£25.4m
31/08/2022£23.3m£23.2m
31/08/2021£21.2m£20.7m

Common questions

Is DOWNE HOUSE SCHOOL financially healthy?

The accounts state that the group reported a net income of £658,000 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total funds increasing to £27.7 million. Per the trustees' report, the School maintains a strong cash position with net cash at bank rising to £8.1 million, supported by a £5 million revolving credit facility. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.