DUMPTON SCHOOL
Dumpton School is an Educational Charity for Children located in Wimborne, Dorset. Its aim is to advance the education of the public for public benefit without limitations by providing or assisting in the provision of school and educational facilities. We strive for the highest quality of academic tuition and the development of wider sporting, artistic and social skills within a family framework.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the School reported an operating deficit of £217,626 for the year, primarily due to absorbing VAT costs and the cessation of charitable relief on business rates. Despite this deficit, the School maintains total net assets of £6,987,794, with available reserves of £801,110, which exceeds the Governors' agreed target minimum cash reserve of £750,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of higher paid employees: £90,000 - £100,000 1” — page 25
“The Governors have agreed a target minimum level of cash reserve of £750,000.”
“During the year three Governors had children at the School and fees paid, with governor having a balance of £97,150 held by the school at the year end which is in accordance with school policy.” — page 27
“Donations included £7,000 received from Governors.” — page 27
“During the year three Governors had children at the School and fees paid, with governor having a balance of £97,150 held by the school at the year end which is in accordance with school policy.” — page 27
“Donations included £7,000 received from Governors.” — page 27
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £80,000 - £90,000 (FY2024) to £90,000 - £100,000 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Sir Gary Coward — Chair of Governors
- Mr Christian Saenger — Headmaster
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Christopher Wheeler
- David Brook
- Timothy Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £4.5m | £4.7m |
| 31/07/2024 | £4.5m | £4.4m |
| 31/07/2023 | £4.2m | £4.2m |
| 31/07/2022 | £3.9m | £3.7m |
| 31/07/2021 | £3.7m | £3.8m |
Common questions
Is DUMPTON SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the School reported an operating deficit of £217,626 for the year, primarily due to absorbing VAT costs and the cessation of charitable relief on business rates. Despite this deficit, the School maintains total net assets of £6,987,794, with available reserves of £801,110, which exceeds the Governors' agreed target minimum cash reserve of £750,000. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Fletcher & Partners.
What does the highest-paid employee of DUMPTON SCHOOL earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £90,000 - £100,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £125k |
| THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| THE ASSOCIATION OF SAIL TRAINING ORGANISATIONS | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- WALHAMPTON SCHOOL TRUST LTD.
- THE SHERBORNE SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- HAMPTON SCHOOL
- THE DITCHAM PARK SCHOOL CHARITY ASSOCIATION
- DAUNTSEY'S SCHOOL
- TAUNTON SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUMPTON SCHOOL | £4.5m | £90,000 - £100,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WALHAMPTON SCHOOL TRUST LTD. | £6.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SHERBORNE SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £506k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAMPTON SCHOOL | £35.7m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE DITCHAM PARK SCHOOL CHARITY ASSOCIATION | £6.7m | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DAUNTSEY'S SCHOOL | £24.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |