PIPERS CORNER SCHOOL
Pipers Corner School provides an all round education to the highest standard for girls aged 4 to 18 years, including academic instruction and physical, moral and spiritual development.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £825,477 for the year ended 31 July 2025, maintaining a total fund balance of £17,057,381. The trustees confirmed that the school has sufficient reserves to meet its financial responsibilities as they fall due, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Trustees to retain funds in excess of those required for day-to-day support of the School and its activities in order to meet the substantial and irregular costs of major maintenance and the extension of buildings and facilities to fulfil the School's development plan.” — page 6
“The total deficit due by Pipers Corner School at 31 July 2025 is £738,180 (2024: £330,764).”
In the news
- Young stars deliver 'unforgettable' West End-style show at Pipers Corner School
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- Pipers Corner School students win National Enterprise competition
- Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne donates guitar for Pipers Corner School's charity concert in Great Kingshill
- Show jumping success for young equestrians from Pipers Corner School, Great Kingshill
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Mrs Helen Ness-Gifford — Headmistress
- Mr F W Johnston — Chair of Governors
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Francis William Johnstonchair
- ELIZABETH CARRIGHAN
- HELEN FRANCES MORTON
- HUGH BENEDICT POLMEAR ROBERTS
- Helen Rebecca Semple
- Lisa Jane Gianquitto
- Megan Hall
- Natasha Doran
- Pritpal Singh Bhullar
- Rev HELEN ELIZABETH PETERS
- Richard Marris
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £14.7m | £13.9m |
| 31/07/2024 | £14.6m | £13.3m |
| 31/07/2023 | £13.1m | £12.5m |
| 31/07/2022 | £12.0m | £11.3m |
| 31/07/2021 | £11.4m | £11.1m |
Common questions
Is PIPERS CORNER SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £825,477 for the year ended 31 July 2025, maintaining a total fund balance of £17,057,381. The trustees confirmed that the school has sufficient reserves to meet its financial responsibilities as they fall due, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Seymour Taylor Limited.
Who funds PIPERS CORNER SCHOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PIPERS CORNER SCHOOL as a grant recipient include The Johnson Family Charitable Trust.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Johnson Family Charitable Trust | FY2022 | £5k | Educational |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| IPSWICH SCHOOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £559k |
| WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF NEEDLEMAKERS CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £5k |
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- PIED PIPER PRE-SCHOOL
- ST PIRAN'S PLAYSCHOOL
- THE TOWER HOUSE SCHOOL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- HURSTPIERPOINT COLLEGE LIMITED
- PORT REGIS SCHOOL LTD
- IPSWICH SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIPERS CORNER SCHOOL | £14.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| PIED PIPER PRE-SCHOOL | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST PIRAN'S PLAYSCHOOL | £159k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TOWER HOUSE SCHOOL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £3.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HURSTPIERPOINT COLLEGE LIMITED | £40.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PORT REGIS SCHOOL LTD | £8.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |