THE LADY ELEANOR HOLLES SCHOOL
Education of girls aged 7 - 18 years old
Latest income
£27.3m
Latest spending
£24.8m
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income of £2.47 million and held total unrestricted reserves of £24.67 million, with free reserves of £2.29 million. The trustees report that the school remains able to meet financial challenges despite cost pressures from VAT and business rates, and the auditors confirmed no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: The School charged its wholly owned subsidiary LEHI for staff, administrative services and IP.
“During the year ended 31 August 2025, the School charged LEHI £26,855 (2024: £22,815) for the provision of staff, administrative services and use of certain intellectual property belonging to the School. At 31 August 2025, the School had a net debtor from LEHI of £26,394 (2024: £27,262). The School has agreed to support LEHI so that it can meet its liabilities as they fall due.” — page 43
“During the year ended 31 August 2025, the School charged Pupilcoach £51,330 (2024: £59,255) for such services and at 31 August 2025 had a net creditor with Pupilcoach of £190 (2024: net debtor £3,617).”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The School charged its joint venture Pupilcoach Limited for staff costs.
“During the year ended 31 August 2025, the School charged LEHI £26,855 (2024: £22,815) for the provision of staff, administrative services and use of certain intellectual property belonging to the School. At 31 August 2025, the School had a net debtor from LEHI of £26,394 (2024: £27,262). The School has agreed to support LEHI so that it can meet its liabilities as they fall due.” — page 43
“During the year ended 31 August 2025, the School charged Pupilcoach £51,330 (2024: £59,255) for such services and at 31 August 2025 had a net creditor with Pupilcoach of £190 (2024: net debtor £3,617).”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: The Lady Eleanor Holles School International Limited
“On 4 April 2016, the School formed a wholly owned subsidiary, The Lady Eleanor Holles School International Limited, which is incorporated and registered in England as a limited company under company number 10099390. Its principal activity is to pursue opportunities for opening British schools outside the UK.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Mr David King — Chair of Governors
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Total income
£27.3m
Total spending
£24.8m
Cost of raising funds
£6k
Reserves (reported)
£24.7m
Employees
328
Trustees
- DAVID KINGchair
- Allison Jane Heau
- DAVID MADOC-JONES
- David John Heaford
- Deborah Jean Warman
- Jo Kean
- Maria Chiara Niroshini Rasi de Mel
- Paul Davies
- Richard Martin Hinton
- Sampa Bhasin
- Sarah Yumna Aziz
- Simon Hotchin
- TIm Woffenden
- Timothy Lum
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £27.3m | £24.8m |
| 31/08/2024 | £26.7m | £24.4m |
| 31/08/2023 | £24.4m | £22.9m |
| 31/08/2022 | £22.0m | £20.7m |
| 31/08/2021 | £19.6m | £18.6m |
Common questions
Is THE LADY ELEANOR HOLLES SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income of £2.47 million and held total unrestricted reserves of £24.67 million, with free reserves of £2.29 million. The trustees report that the school remains able to meet financial challenges despite cost pressures from VAT and business rates, and the auditors confirmed no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Who funds THE LADY ELEANOR HOLLES SCHOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE LADY ELEANOR HOLLES SCHOOL as a grant recipient include WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF NEEDLEMAKERS CHARITABLE FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF NEEDLEMAKERS CHARITABLE FUND | FY2022 | £5k | Education |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GODOLPHIN AND LATYMER SCHOOL BURSARY FUND | 1 | £209k |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £200k |
| BEAULAND LIMITED | 1 | £101k |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE MIKHEEV CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| SHAREDIMPACT | 1 | £20k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £20k |
| ST PAUL'S SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- THE HALL SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST
- GODOLPHIN AND LATYMER SCHOOL
- THE FRANCIS HOLLAND (CHURCH OF ENGLAND) SCHOOLS TRUST
- HALLIFORD SCHOOL LIMITED
- HUNTER HALL SCHOOL LTD
- WILLIAM HULME'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LADY ELEANOR HOLLES SCHOOL | £27.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HALL SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST | £12.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GODOLPHIN AND LATYMER SCHOOL | £23.1m | £240,001 - £250,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRANCIS HOLLAND (CHURCH OF ENGLAND) SCHOOLS TRUST | £36.9m | £190,001 - £200,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HALLIFORD SCHOOL LIMITED | £11.8m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| HUNTER HALL SCHOOL LTD | £1.0m | Greater than £60,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |