LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
The Charity exists to operate four independent schools providing for pupils aged from 3 to 18. The aim is to attain the highest academic levels and ensure an extra-curricular programme which will develope life long interests and a desire to contribute to the community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Foundation reported a net expenditure of £3.6m for the year, primarily driven by £2.9m in extraordinary costs associated with the closure of Loughborough Amherst School. Excluding these closure costs, the Foundation generated a small surplus of £0.1m on unrestricted funds, and the Trustees confirm the entity remains financially sustainable with sufficient cash reserves to meet obligations.
What the accounts disclose
“The Foundation aims to hold a minimum of £2m (cash balances) at all times which is approximately one month’s net operating costs.” — page 15
“During the year recharges of £81,000 (2024: £71,000) were charged to subsidiary undertakings.” — page 52
“Profits of £243,000 (2024: £168,000) were gift aided to the school in line with covenants.” — page 52
“During the year recharges of £81,000 (2024: £71,000) were charged to subsidiary undertakings.” — page 52
“Profits of £243,000 (2024: £168,000) were gift aided to the school in line with covenants.” — page 52
“The group financial statements are the result of the consolidation of the financial statements of the company and its subsidiaries LSF Shop Limited and Thomas Burton Developments Limited.” — page 32
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Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/02/2017)
Trustees
- Roger Harrisonchair
- Andrew Bowden
- Dr JAMES ESSON
- Dr Yvonne Carlisle
- Jason Cimurs
- John Wood
- Katharine Basey
- Neha Vadher
- Piers Harris
- ROBERT MCDONOUGH
- Richard Bailey
- Robert William James Saunt
- Simon Leese
- Toby Beaumont
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £36.5m | £40.0m |
| 31/08/2024 | £38.3m | £36.6m |
| 31/08/2023 | £36.6m | £36.3m |
| 31/08/2022 | £34.1m | £33.5m |
| 31/08/2021 | £31.8m | £32.8m |
Common questions
Is LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOLS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Foundation reported a net expenditure of £3.6m for the year, primarily driven by £2.9m in extraordinary costs associated with the closure of Loughborough Amherst School. Excluding these closure costs, the Foundation generated a small surplus of £0.1m on unrestricted funds, and the Trustees confirm the entity remains financially sustainable with sufficient cash reserves to meet obligations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Cooper Parry Group Limited.
Who funds LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOLS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE DROMINTEE TRUST, THE SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE (ROSMINIAN), THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF PLAISTERERS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DROMINTEE TRUST | FY2025 | £175k | |
| THE SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE (ROSMINIAN) | FY2022 | £110k | Rent donation |
| THE DROMINTEE TRUST | FY2024 | £47k | |
| THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF PLAISTERERS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £8k | Harry Humber Fund / Scholarship bursary |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE AMATEURS TRUST | 1 | £115k |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- THE LUDGROVE SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- NORTHAMPTON OLD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- THE SEDBERGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- THE ST GABRIEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
- THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | £36.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LUDGROVE SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTHAMPTON OLD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £395k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | £5.3m | Over £60,000 | 1 | unclear | 5.3% | no doubt |
| THE SEDBERGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £999k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ST GABRIEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | £9.0m | — | — | below | — | not going concern |