HAMILTON LODGE (BRIGHTON)
The aims of the Charity are to advance the education and development of deaf children and young people, to promote their establishment in life, to support their integration into the community and to assist them in growing to full maturity as individuals and members of society. The aims of the Charity are carried out through the activities of Hamilton Lodge School and College.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £1,587,076 for the year ended 31 July 2025, driven by a decline in local authority placements and a significant loss on the disposal of tangible fixed assets. Despite this deficit, the charity holds unrestricted general reserves of £4,160,233, which the Trustees believe are adequate to fund future eventualities and ensure financial sustainability following a strategic restructure.
What the accounts disclose
“£70,000 to £80,000 3 1” — page 24
“Of the employees whose emoluments exceed £60,000, 3 (2024 - 3) have retirement benefits accruing under defined benefit pension schemes.” — page 24
“Charitable activities 4 2,312,273 - - 2,312,273 2,840,578” — page 11
“M Abbott, who was appointed as a trustee on 2 July 2019, provides building project management and property surveying services to the charity under a service level agreement dated 20 June 2017 which was entered in to before his appointment.” — page 30
“Dr Kate Rowley, who was appointed as a Trustee on 19 October 2022 provides training to the school around language and cognitive development of deaf children.” — page 30
“M Abbott, who was appointed as a trustee on 2 July 2019, provides building project management and property surveying services to the charity under a service level agreement dated 20 June 2017 which was entered in to before his appointment.” — page 30
“Dr Kate Rowley, who was appointed as a Trustee on 19 October 2022 provides training to the school around language and cognitive development of deaf children.” — page 30
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Maree Rhodes — Headteacher
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Gail Pillingchair
- Mark Quentin Brunet
- Martin Redshaw
- Martin William Waite
- Martyn Abbott
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £2.4m | £4.0m |
| 31/07/2024 | £2.9m | £3.2m |
| 31/07/2023 | £3.2m | £3.1m |
| 31/07/2022 | £3.2m | £3.2m |
| 31/07/2021 | £3.5m | £3.3m |
Common questions
Is HAMILTON LODGE (BRIGHTON) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £1,587,076 for the year ended 31 July 2025, driven by a decline in local authority placements and a significant loss on the disposal of tangible fixed assets. Despite this deficit, the charity holds unrestricted general reserves of £4,160,233, which the Trustees believe are adequate to fund future eventualities and ensure financial sustainability following a strategic restructure. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group.
What does the highest-paid employee of HAMILTON LODGE (BRIGHTON) earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 3 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION | 1 | £33k |
| TRUST FOR LONDON | 1 | £20k |
| THE CLARE MILNE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE STRANGWARD TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| BIRKDALE TRUST FOR HEARING IMPAIRED LTD | 1 | £3k |
| LONDON CATALYST | 1 | £3k |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- Royal Deaf Education Trust
- DEAF UNITY
- BIRKDALE TRUST FOR HEARING IMPAIRED LTD
- ROYAL SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF DERBY
- HADDENHAM PRE-SCHOOL
- Cambridgeshire Deaf Association
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAMILTON LODGE (BRIGHTON) | £2.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 3 | above | — | no doubt |
| Royal Deaf Education Trust | £9.0m | — | 3 | below | — | no doubt |
| DEAF UNITY | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BIRKDALE TRUST FOR HEARING IMPAIRED LTD | £226k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF DERBY | £5.6m | — | — | above | — | noted |
| HADDENHAM PRE-SCHOOL | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |