ACS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS LIMITED
ACS's charitable purpose is to advance education in particular by the provision and conduct of schools. ACS aims to operate schools that provide a high-quality education within an internationally diverse context with the highest standards of teaching, pastoral care, facilities and support for students.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £5,847,818 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £101,321,833. The trustees confirmed that the group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“This analysis led to the Board concluding that ACS Group’s Reserves Policy is to target an annual minimum cash/net debt level between zero and a debt of £15,000,000.” — page 22
“ACS International Schools Limited, the ultimate parent company recharged £257,319 (2024: £261,696) to ACS Commercial Enterprises Limited for the provision of staff and expenditure incurred on its behalf. At year end the balance of £244,211 (2024: £223,124) was owed to ACS International Schools Limited.” — page 48
“ACS Commercial Enterprises Limited gift aided its profit of £135,670 (2024: £91,234) to ACS International Schools Limited.” — page 48
“ACS International Schools Limited, the ultimate parent company recharged £257,319 (2024: £261,696) to ACS Commercial Enterprises Limited for the provision of staff and expenditure incurred on its behalf. At year end the balance of £244,211 (2024: £223,124) was owed to ACS International Schools Limited.” — page 48
“ACS Commercial Enterprises Limited gift aided its profit of £135,670 (2024: £91,234) to ACS International Schools Limited.” — page 48
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/12/2020)
- Received assets from another charity (14/06/2019)
Trustees
- Robert Magnus Macnaughtonchair
- Anne Louise Elkington
- CORRY JUSTINA WILLE
- Emanuela Cernoia
- Hugo Manuel Campos Pinto
- Jennifer Callahan Packer
- MR SHERIDAN SWALLOW
- Pamela Mundy
- Susan Brooke Jackson
- Tedd Moya Mose
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £75.6m | £69.8m |
| 31/07/2024 | £86.7m | £79.7m |
| 31/07/2023 | £89.1m | £85.3m |
| 31/07/2022 | £79.2m | £78.6m |
| 31/07/2021 | £74.9m | £70.8m |
Common questions
Is ACS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £5,847,818 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £101,321,833. The trustees confirmed that the group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £155k |
| UK CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LTD | 1 | £66k |
| HACKNEY PAROCHIAL CHARITIES | 1 | £28k |
| SOUTH HACKNEY PAROCHIAL CHARITY | 1 | £10k |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- THE ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES CHARITABLE TRUST
- AFRICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
- ACS DANCE CENTRE
- AL-ASR SCHOLASTIC RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT LONDON UK
- AYSCOUGHFEE HALL SCHOOL LIMITED
- LONDON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS LIMITED | £75.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES CHARITABLE TRUST | £314k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AFRICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL | £511k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACS DANCE CENTRE | £256k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AL-ASR SCHOLASTIC RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT LONDON UK | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AYSCOUGHFEE HALL SCHOOL LIMITED | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |