WOLDINGHAM SCHOOL
The provision of a Catholic based Christian independent education and boarding for girls aged 11-18 at Woldingham School.Fundraising for bursaries to provide this education to those who may otherwise not be able to afford it.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the School reported a net income of £332,527 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total reserves of £23,216,930. Per the trustees' report, the School has no free reserves at the Balance Sheet date due to the investment of funds in tangible fixed assets, mainly in buildings for use within the School.
What the accounts disclose
“£180,001 - £210,000 1”
“The School has no free reserves at the Balance Sheet date due to the investment of funds in tangible fixed assets, mainly in buildings for use within the School.”
“In the year ended 31 August 2025, the School charged £7,034 (2024: £8,966) to Woldingham Vines Ltd for the provision of staff and administration charges. The balance owed to the School by Woldingham Vines Ltd at 31 August 2025 was £24,286 (2024: £14,718)” — page 37
“Governors are not remunerated. Expenses totalling £924 (2024: £527) were reimbursed to Governors during the year.” — page 37
“In the year ended 31 August 2025, the School charged £7,034 (2024: £8,966) to Woldingham Vines Ltd for the provision of staff and administration charges. The balance owed to the School by Woldingham Vines Ltd at 31 August 2025 was £24,286 (2024: £14,718)” — page 37
“Governors are not remunerated. Expenses totalling £924 (2024: £527) were reimbursed to Governors during the year.” — page 37
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: MARDEN ENTERPRISES LIMITED Companies House 02873104
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06636665
Company officers (Companies House)
- WILSON, Grant Lewis on trustee list
- LIVINGSTONE, Victoria Louise on trustee list
- POCOCK, Lidia on trustee list
- ONYEADOR, Nkem Chinonyem, Dr on trustee list
- GOODMAN, Joanna, Dr on trustee list
- PARTICK-HILEY, Nicholas George on trustee list
- SARKAR, Rita on trustee list
- MALTBY, Hilary Jane Margaret, Sister on trustee list
- MATTHEWS, Michael on trustee list
- WAITE, Nicolas not on trustee list
- SUMMERS, Ifey Ozoemena Azuka on trustee list
- BERWICK, Catharine Louise on trustee list
- BAKER, Ian Edward on trustee list
- ROCHE, Elizabeth
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/05/2011)
Trustees
- Catharine Louise Berwickchair
- Dr JOANNA GOODMAN
- Dr Nkem Chinonyem Onyeador
- Grant Wilson
- Ian Baker
- Ifey Ozoemena Azuka Summers
- Lidia Pocock
- Michael Matthews
- Nicholas George Partick-Hiley
- Nicholas Waite
- Rita Sarkar
- Sr Hilary Jane Maltby
- Victoria Livingstone
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £18.1m | £17.7m |
| 31/08/2024 | £19.2m | £19.3m |
| 31/08/2023 | £19.2m | £19.5m |
| 31/07/2022 | £18.0m | £16.8m |
| 31/07/2021 | £15.4m | £15.0m |
Common questions
Is WOLDINGHAM SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the School reported a net income of £332,527 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total reserves of £23,216,930. Per the trustees' report, the School has no free reserves at the Balance Sheet date due to the investment of funds in tangible fixed assets, mainly in buildings for use within the School. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of WOLDINGHAM SCHOOL earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £180,001 - £210,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| W G S TRUST | 1 | £3.2m |
| THE GODOLPHIN AND LATYMER SCHOOL BURSARY FUND | 1 | £209k |
| THE BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £67k |
| THE PETER KERSHAW TRUST | 1 | £38k |
| CATHY WILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE CONNAUGHT TRUST | 1 | £9k |
| WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF NEEDLEMAKERS CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £5k |
| The William Brake Foundation | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- WITHINGTON GIRLS' SCHOOL
- WALHAMPTON SCHOOL TRUST LTD.
- WALTHAMSTOW HALL
- LORD WANDSWORTH COLLEGE
- GODOLPHIN AND LATYMER SCHOOL
- THE LADY ELEANOR HOLLES SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOLDINGHAM SCHOOL | £18.1m | £180,001 - £210,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| WITHINGTON GIRLS' SCHOOL | £11.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WALHAMPTON SCHOOL TRUST LTD. | £6.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WALTHAMSTOW HALL | £11.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| LORD WANDSWORTH COLLEGE | £38.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GODOLPHIN AND LATYMER SCHOOL | £23.1m | £240,001 - £250,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |