THORPE HALL SCHOOL TRUST
The promotion and advancement of education at Thorpe Hall School to provide education to children from pre-nursery to 16 years plus - an independent co-educational day school - maintenance of schools land and buildings. Provision of means tested bursaries. Engagement with community development of pupils sporting, artistic and social skills.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £8.37m with a net income of £85,447 for the year ended 31 August 2025. Free/unrestricted reserves increased to £4.7m, supported by significant bank balances and deferred income. The audit opinion was unmodified, indicating the financial statements are fairly presented.
What the accounts disclose
“charitable activity income shows an increase from £7.01m to £8.06m”
“The “other debtors” total also includes £5.47m due from THSE which is also disclosed in note 18 to the accounts.” — page 31
“The recharge to Thorpe Hall School (Essex) Limited was based on the 2023/24 figure and therefore has not reflected the 2025 actual costs or other potential new costs.” — page 46
“The “other debtors” total also includes £5.47m due from THSE which is also disclosed in note 18 to the accounts.” — page 31
“The recharge to Thorpe Hall School (Essex) Limited was based on the 2023/24 figure and therefore has not reflected the 2025 actual costs or other potential new costs.” — page 46
“Fiona Brierley is currently not shown as a trustee on the Charity Commission and should be updated as soon as possible.” — page 46
“The “other debtors” total also includes £5.47m due from THSE which is also disclosed in note 18 to the accounts.” — page 31
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Stephen Duckitt — Headmaster
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- JONATHAN GORRIDGEchair
- Dr JANE ALISON LADNER
- IVY JOAN ANDERSON
- MATHEW ROBERT HAMPSHIRE-WAUGH
- MICHAEL REDDAN
- SERENA MEREU
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £8.4m | £8.3m |
| 31/08/2024 | £7.3m | £7.0m |
| 31/08/2023 | £6.3m | £5.8m |
| 31/08/2022 | £5.5m | £5.2m |
| 31/08/2021 | £4.8m | £4.9m |
Common questions
Is THORPE HALL SCHOOL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £8.37m with a net income of £85,447 for the year ended 31 August 2025. Free/unrestricted reserves increased to £4.7m, supported by significant bank balances and deferred income. The audit opinion was unmodified, indicating the financial statements are fairly presented. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Rickard Luckin.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £200k |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE MIKHEEV CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £20k |
| SHAREDIMPACT | 1 | £20k |
| ST PAUL'S SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- THORPE HOUSE SCHOOL TRUST
- NEW HALL SCHOOL TRUST
- COPTHORNE SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- THE HALL SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST
- HALLFIELD SCHOOL TRUST
- SARUM HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THORPE HALL SCHOOL TRUST | £8.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THORPE HOUSE SCHOOL TRUST | £5.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW HALL SCHOOL TRUST | £31.3m | £350,001 - £360,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| COPTHORNE SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £2.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HALL SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST | £12.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HALLFIELD SCHOOL TRUST | £7.8m | £150,001 - £160,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |