BERKHAMSTED SCHOOLS GROUP
The education (including social and physical training) of boys and girls aged 3 -18, with a subsidiary nursery school for children from 5 months old.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £3.589m and held unrestricted funds of £47.352m at the year-end. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue its activities for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties over its financial viability. The school maintains a strong cash position of £14.032m alongside bank borrowings of £8.439m.
What the accounts disclose
“The school’s total reserves of £55.606m at the year-end included £8.044m of endowment funds, £0.210m of unspent restricted funds and unrestricted funds of £47.352m. The school 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 school.” — page 23
“The Charity has two operating wholly owned non-charitable subsidiaries, Berkhamsted School Enterprises Limited and Berkhamsted Day Nursery Limited.” — page 9
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Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Martin Walker — Principal
- Andrew Mair — Vice Principal
- Tracey Evans — Chief People Officer
- Julian Anthony — Chief Operating Officer
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Carol Gail Coplandchair
- Andrew Russell Hart
- Benjamin Jacob Leo Conolly
- Clare Elizabeth Edwards
- Georgina Fienberg
- Grant Cameron Imlah
- JACQUELINE BRABAZON
- Jonathan David Williams
- Joseph John Smith
- Philippa Greenslade
- Sarah Hollis
- Simon William Leigh Reader
- Suna James Peter Bull
- Victoria Mary Mayne Bingham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £49.9m | £46.3m |
| 31/07/2024 | £48.4m | £44.2m |
| 31/07/2023 | £41.8m | £39.8m |
| 31/07/2022 | £39.2m | £37.3m |
| 31/07/2021 | £37.1m | £34.3m |
Common questions
Is BERKHAMSTED SCHOOLS GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £3.589m and held unrestricted funds of £47.352m at the year-end. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue its activities for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties over its financial viability. The school maintains a strong cash position of £14.032m alongside bank borrowings of £8.439m. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Who funds BERKHAMSTED SCHOOLS GROUP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BERKHAMSTED SCHOOLS GROUP as a grant recipient include THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £163k | |
| THE GENERATIONAL FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £44k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SEDBERGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.5m |
| THE CROSS TRUST | 1 | £110k |
| THE ALAN BRENTNALL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE PETER KERSHAW TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| Wokingham United Charities | 1 | £6k |
| THE BRENLEY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| RICHARD REEVE'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
| THE SYLVIA AND COLIN SHEPHERD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- Sedbergh Schools Group
- St Albans Education Group
- BURY GRAMMAR SCHOOLS CHARITY
- BEACHBOROUGH SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- BERKHAMSTED RAIDERS COMMUNITY FOOTBALL CLUB
- Forest School, London
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKHAMSTED SCHOOLS GROUP | £49.9m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| Sedbergh Schools Group | £27.1m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| St Albans Education Group | £33.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BURY GRAMMAR SCHOOLS CHARITY | £18.5m | unclear | 10 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BEACHBOROUGH SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £7.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BERKHAMSTED RAIDERS COMMUNITY FOOTBALL CLUB | £637k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |