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THE ALDENHAM FOUNDATION

Registered charity 298140 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE ALDENHAM SCHOOL COMPANY

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Latest income
£22.6m
Latest spending
£23.3m
Registered
1987
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FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the Foundation reported an operating deficit of £664,869 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in fund balances. The Governors confirm that the Foundation has adequate resources to continue as a going concern and that there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operational existence.

What the accounts disclose

Employees paid over £60,000: 57
“The number of employees whose annual taxable emoluments were £60,000 or more were: Total 2025 37 9 6 1 0 0 1 1 1 1” — page 31
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“The Foundation has no free reserves at the balance sheet date due to the investment of funds in tangible fixed assets, largely buildings for use within the Foundation.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from Aldenham Foundation General Charitable Trust
“Aldenham Foundation received donations of £16,384 (2024: £86,639) from the Trust.” — page 39
“During the year there were intercompany transactions with Aldenham Enterprises Ltd amounting to £65,081 (2024: £37,969) for salary recharges and other intercompany items.” — page 39
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Intercompany transactions with Aldenham Enterprises Ltd
“Aldenham Foundation received donations of £16,384 (2024: £86,639) from the Trust.” — page 39
“During the year there were intercompany transactions with Aldenham Enterprises Ltd amounting to £65,081 (2024: £37,969) for salary recharges and other intercompany items.” — page 39
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Intercompany transactions with Aldenham Schools Holdings Ltd
“Aldenham Foundation received donations of £16,384 (2024: £86,639) from the Trust.” — page 39
“During the year there were intercompany transactions with Aldenham Enterprises Ltd amounting to £65,081 (2024: £37,969) for salary recharges and other intercompany items.” — page 39
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Crowe U.K. LLP. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)

Total income
£22.6m
Total spending
£23.3m
Cost of raising funds
£377k
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
276

Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.6 months; benchmarks).

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Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Hertfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£22.6m£23.3m
31/08/2024£23.2m£23.1m
31/08/2023£22.4m£21.3m
31/08/2022£20.2m£19.3m
31/08/2021£17.0m£17.4m

Common questions

Is THE ALDENHAM FOUNDATION financially healthy?

The accounts state that the Foundation reported an operating deficit of £664,869 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in fund balances. The Governors confirm that the Foundation has adequate resources to continue as a going concern and that there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.