THE DOWNS SCHOOL (CHARLTON HOUSE) LIMITED
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that consolidated free reserves stood at £731,380, which the trustees consider sufficient for the immediate needs of the group. The charity reported a consolidated net movement in funds of £89,109 for the year, driven by a profit from its nursery subsidiary despite an operating deficit at the main school. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's financial viability.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy remains to maintain free reserves to continue the high standard of educational services currently provided including a regular programme of renewal of resources including IT, and to balance this with future capital expenditure requirements and the demands of maintaining the Group's extensive grounds and historic buildings.”
“The School also received rent from Downs School Enterprises Limited of £42,900 (2024: £42,900) and loan interest of £3,804 (2024: £14,309).”
“The Company’s subsidiary, Downs School Enterprises Limited (DSEL), was established in June 2017 and opened its Nursery, ‘Bertie’s’, in January 2018 providing year round day care and Pre- School facilities” — page 7
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/09/2016)
Trustees
- JASON COLLARDchair
- Andrew Sheridan
- Carl Tuttiett
- Christina Conner
- Fazila Collins
- James Alistair Isaacs
- Joanne Oliver
- Jonathan Vaughan Gill
- Paul Matthews
- RACHEL THORNTON
- Thomas Lloyd-Jones
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £5.8m | £5.7m |
| 31/08/2024 | £5.7m | £5.5m |
| 31/08/2023 | £5.2m | £5.1m |
| 31/08/2022 | £4.8m | £4.5m |
| 31/08/2021 | £4.1m | £3.8m |
Common questions
Is THE DOWNS SCHOOL (CHARLTON HOUSE) LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that consolidated free reserves stood at £731,380, which the trustees consider sufficient for the immediate needs of the group. The charity reported a consolidated net movement in funds of £89,109 for the year, driven by a profit from its nursery subsidiary despite an operating deficit at the main school. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's financial viability. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Bishop Fleming Audit Limited.