THE PRINCETHORPE FOUNDATION
Provision of independent education for boys, girls and young adults of all or no religious demonination
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Foundation reported an operating surplus of £500,765 for the year ended 31 August 2025. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds total £22,272,847, though the trustees note there are no current free reserves because unrestricted funds have been invested in fixed assets. The trustees confirm the Foundation is in a strong position to deal with current economic challenges and has adequate resources to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £170,001 - £180,000 1” — page 34
“The Trustees are of the view that it is appropriate to retain a minimum cash balance of £1m on its bank accounts. The Trustees have established this reserve.” — page 11
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £150,001 - £160,000 (FY2024) to £170,001 - £180,000 (FY2025).
In the news
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Stuart Shelton — Principal and CEO of The Princethorpe Foundation
- Grove Du Toit — Headmaster
- Ed Hester — Foundation Principal
- Claire Alcock — Foundation Director of Finance
- Melanie Butler — Foundation Director of Marketing Admissions and Communications
- Lee Cassell — Foundation Director of Sport
- Andy Compton — Foundation Director of Digital Strategy
- Rob Heath — Foundation Director of Facilities
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Barbara Maria Forster
- Charles Henry Jenkinson
- Commodore Bernard John Warner
- Dr Malcolm John Lloyd
- John Nigel Fisher
- Jonathan Mark Shipton
- Kirstie Yuen
- Nigel Treliving Westlake
- Paul Richard Carter
- Robert James Lee
- Roslin Chiro
- Rowland Alexander Johnson
- SALLY ANNE ROSSER
- Simon Anthony Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £20.4m | £19.9m |
| 31/08/2024 | £20.9m | £20.1m |
| 31/08/2023 | £19.9m | £18.9m |
| 31/08/2022 | £18.0m | £17.0m |
| 31/08/2021 | £16.0m | £15.5m |
Common questions
Is THE PRINCETHORPE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Foundation reported an operating surplus of £500,765 for the year ended 31 August 2025. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds total £22,272,847, though the trustees note there are no current free reserves because unrestricted funds have been invested in fixed assets. The trustees confirm the Foundation is in a strong position to deal with current economic challenges and has adequate resources to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE PRINCETHORPE FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £170,001 - £180,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited | 1 | £4.4m |
| JEREMY ALEXANDER SETTLEMENT | 1 | £165k |
| THE APAX FOUNDATION | 1 | £157k |
Charities like this
- PRINCETON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LIMITED
- THE PRIORY FOUNDATION
- ST PHILIP'S SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- THE PRINCESS ANNE'S CHARITIES
- DEREK PRINCE MINISTRIES (UK)
- THORPE HOUSE SCHOOL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PRINCETHORPE FOUNDATION | £20.4m | £170,001 - £180,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PRINCETON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LIMITED | £13.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PRIORY FOUNDATION | £160k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST PHILIP'S SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £2.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PRINCESS ANNE'S CHARITIES | £237k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DEREK PRINCE MINISTRIES (UK) | £936k | £88,676 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |