THE NOTTING HILL PREP FOUNDATION
To provide grants and bursaries to pupils of Notting Hill Prep School, who would not otherwise be able to attend the school, to enable them to further their Education.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC (PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY CHILDREN IN PRIMARY OR SECONDARY EDUCATION) AND WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC BY PROVIDING BURSARIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF PUPILS OF NOTTING HILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL ('THE SCHOOL') WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE PREVENTED BY FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES FROM BECOMING OR REMAINING PUPILS AT THE SCHOOL
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reports unrestricted reserves of £1,112,998, which the trustees state are sufficient to cover committed expenditure for the next 12 months. The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, with the trustees expressing a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity does not currently employ any staff, relying instead on trustees and volunteers for management and support.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees therefore intend to maintain a level of unrestricted reserves which generates sufficient investment income to continue the charity’s activities on an ongoing basis. At the year end the unrestricted reserves of the charity amount to £1,112,998”
“During the year, the Trustee J Benson made a donation of £6,938.75 to the charity (2024: £6,141.75).” — page 17
“The Trustee R Balon made a donation of £6,141.75 (2024:nil) and pledged a donation of £6,938.75 (2024: £6,141.75), which is included in accrued income in debtors due within one year.”
“During the year, the Trustee J Benson made a donation of £6,938.75 to the charity (2024: £6,141.75).” — page 17
“The Trustee R Balon made a donation of £6,141.75 (2024:nil) and pledged a donation of £6,938.75 (2024: £6,141.75), which is included in accrued income in debtors due within one year.”
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Volunteers: 2
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Volunteers: 10
Trustees
- Jessica Bensonchair
- Aisling Byrne
- Benjamin Caron
- CAROLINE ARMSTRONG Ms
- Dominic Ashcroft
- Jennie Blair
- Nadine kaadan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £203k | £173k |
| 31/08/2024 | £332k | £148k |
| 31/08/2023 | £138k | £110k |
| 31/08/2022 | £346k | £103k |
| 31/08/2021 | £182k | £155k |
Common questions
Is THE NOTTING HILL PREP FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reports unrestricted reserves of £1,112,998, which the trustees state are sufficient to cover committed expenditure for the next 12 months. The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, with the trustees expressing a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity does not currently employ any staff, relying instead on trustees and volunteers for management and support. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE NOTTING HILL PREP FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE NOTTING HILL PREP FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE RISMAN FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE RISMAN FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | Education |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SISTERS OF MERCY SUNDERLAND | 1 | £210k |
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- SIGNIFICANCE
- KNOWLE HILL SCHOOL
- NEWTON BURSARY FUND
- WOLFSON HILLEL PRIMARY SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST
- NOTTING HILL AND EALING HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS' GUILD
- COLDFALL SUPPORT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE NOTTING HILL PREP FOUNDATION | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SIGNIFICANCE | £53k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KNOWLE HILL SCHOOL | £33k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEWTON BURSARY FUND | £380k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOLFSON HILLEL PRIMARY SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST | £460k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| NOTTING HILL AND EALING HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS' GUILD | £28k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |