HALCYON LONDON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
The object of the charity is for the public benefit to advance education including but not limited to the provision of one or more schools.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £195,162 for the year ended 31 July 2025, driven by a decline in total income amid sector headwinds. However, the trustees report that reserves remain healthy at £2,386,541, which is comfortably above the stated policy target of holding three to four months of unrestricted expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“income from school fees contributed £5.3 million (2024: £5.6 million), a decline of 5.8%.” — page 9
“Reserve Policy target of holding 3 to 4 months of unrestricted expenditure.”
“During the year, the Trustees donated a total of £100 (2024: £470) to the School.” — page 42
In the news
- Halcyon London International School Review
- Halcyon London International School Celebrates Outstanding IB Diploma Results for Class of 2025
- Halcyon London International School Announces Innovative New Rooftop Garden Project
- This is Halcyon London International School
- IB students outdo themselves at Halcyon London International School
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Jeff Lippman — Director
- Rita Halbright — Chair of the Board
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- RITA HALBRIGHTchair
- ACHIM BECK
- Alexia PHILLIPS
- Dipali Sahni
- Eliyao HAROUSH
- JULIE MATTHAEUS
- Michael Cutbill
- PAMELA SEARS
- Sally THOROGOOD
- Satoko JENKINS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £5.9m | £6.1m |
| 31/07/2024 | £6.4m | £6.0m |
| 31/07/2023 | £5.4m | £5.1m |
| 31/07/2022 | £5.1m | £4.6m |
| 31/07/2021 | £4.6m | £4.2m |
Common questions
Is HALCYON LONDON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £195,162 for the year ended 31 July 2025, driven by a decline in total income amid sector headwinds. However, the trustees report that reserves remain healthy at £2,386,541, which is comfortably above the stated policy target of holding three to four months of unrestricted expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by UHY Hacker Young.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HALCYON LONDON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL | £5.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LYCEE INTERNATIONAL DE LONDRES | £13.9m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| CREATE SPACE LONDON | £132k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST GEORGE'S SCHOOL (HARPENDEN) LIMITED | £347k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HEATH MOUNT SCHOOL TRUST LTD | £10.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HULT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL LTD | £19.7m | £145,000 - £149,999 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |