RINGWOOD WALDORF SCHOOL
School offering Steiner Waldorf education to children aged between 3 and 18 years. Covering Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £84,012 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £3,293,863. The trustees report that the school is operating on a stable footing despite sector-wide pressures, with unrestricted reserves of £276,165 representing one to two months' expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“In order to be able to pay the short-term liabilities (less than 3 months) the trustees aim to have a minimum amount of cash available at any moment in time of at least three months’ costs. This year the annual costs have risen to £1,870,750 per year. Based on these numbers we aim to hold a minimum amount of £470,000 in cash on the school’s cash accounts.” — page 8
“During the year three family members of G Patrick, trustee, were paid salaries totalling £47,941 (2024: £45,124) for services rendered.” — page 28
“During the year two family members of $ Crook, trustee, were paid salaries totalling £29,007 (2024: £30,245) for services rendered.” — page 28
“During the year three family members of G Patrick, trustee, were paid salaries totalling £47,941 (2024: £45,124) for services rendered.” — page 28
“During the year two family members of $ Crook, trustee, were paid salaries totalling £29,007 (2024: £30,245) for services rendered.” — page 28
“During the year three family members of G Patrick, trustee, were paid salaries totalling £47,941 (2024: £45,124) for services rendered.” — page 28
“During the year two family members of $ Crook, trustee, were paid salaries totalling £29,007 (2024: £30,245) for services rendered.” — page 28
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Adrian Dunford
- Davina Samann
- Dr Anna Mantzouratou
- Dr Peter William Coote
- Dr Steven Crook
- Gustav Patrick
- Harilal Naran Vekria
- Jeremy Alexander Rogan Quarrie
- Lucinda Dawes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.8m | £1.9m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.4m | £1.3m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.0m | £1.1m |
Common questions
Is RINGWOOD WALDORF SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £84,012 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £3,293,863. The trustees report that the school is operating on a stable footing despite sector-wide pressures, with unrestricted reserves of £276,165 representing one to two months' expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Knight Goodhead Limited.
Who funds RINGWOOD WALDORF SCHOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RINGWOOD WALDORF SCHOOL as a grant recipient include THE GOLDSCHMIED CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GOLDSCHMIED CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2025 | £7k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HERMES TRUST | 2 | £9k |
| MONDAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| BRISTOL PRIDE | 1 | £2k |
| THE BLYTH WATSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- Greenwich Waldorf School Initiative
- ELMFIELD RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL LIMITED
- RYDES HILL SCHOOL GUILDFORD
- YORK STEINER SCHOOL LIMITED
- WOODFORD GREEN PREPARATORY SCHOOL LIMITED
- RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL (SOUTH DEVON) LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RINGWOOD WALDORF SCHOOL | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Greenwich Waldorf School Initiative | £2.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | material uncertainty |
| ELMFIELD RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL LIMITED | £2.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RYDES HILL SCHOOL GUILDFORD | £2.2m | — | — | unclear | — | not going concern |
| YORK STEINER SCHOOL LIMITED | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODFORD GREEN PREPARATORY SCHOOL LIMITED | £5.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |