THE ARTS EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS
The Arts Educational Schools' aim is to provide a first class education through strong vocational and general education and through developing wider artistic and social skills in all its pupils and students. Each pupil or student is encouraged to develop and fulfill his or her potential, promoting self-confidence and desire to contribute to the wider community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the institution produced a deficit of £103,426 for the year ended 31 August 2025, following a larger deficit in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, the total accumulated unrestricted general fund surplus was £6,715,131, with total funds at the balance sheet date amounting to £14,908,831.
What the accounts disclose
“As the school has historically invested in its building and, accordingly, there were no free reserves at the balance sheet date (2024: £nil). It is likely that free reserves will remain minimal.” — page 19
“Trustees made donations of £1,632 to the School (2024: £3,563). There were no other related party transactions.” — page 39
In the news
- London’s Arts Educational Schools tops drama school satisfaction tables
- Photo Flash: Inside Arts Educational Schools London's Opening Gala Production of EVITA
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Benjamin David Gudgeon
- Cherry Dickins
- Claire Blunt
- Farida Mannan
- Joanna MacDonnell
- Laura Elisabeth McGaughey
- Matthew Edward Wilson
- Richard John James Nicholson
- Ruth Guilding Whittaker
- Sarah Jane Hopwood
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £12.0m | £12.1m |
| 31/08/2024 | £11.2m | £11.9m |
| 31/08/2023 | £11.2m | £11.3m |
| 31/08/2022 | £11.1m | £10.8m |
| 31/08/2021 | £10.4m | £10.1m |
Common questions
Is THE ARTS EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the institution produced a deficit of £103,426 for the year ended 31 August 2025, following a larger deficit in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, the total accumulated unrestricted general fund surplus was £6,715,131, with total funds at the balance sheet date amounting to £14,908,831. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Who funds THE ARTS EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ARTS EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS as a grant recipient include THE ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £65k | Scholarship |
| THE ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £30k | Scholarship |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FUNDING NETWORK | 1 | £85k |
| THE LOVINGTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £39k |
| The Portal Trust | 1 | £20k |
| NETWORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £19k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| JENIFFER AND JONATHAN HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| The Ashley Family Foundation | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- THE AES TRING PARK SCHOOL TRUST
- CITY AND GUILDS OF LONDON ART SCHOOL LIMITED
- THE ART ACADEMY
- ALL ARTS & MEDIA LTD
- THE ACADEMY FOR THEATRE ARTS LTD
- THE CHILDRENS ART SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ARTS EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS | £12.0m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE AES TRING PARK SCHOOL TRUST | £11.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CITY AND GUILDS OF LONDON ART SCHOOL LIMITED | £4.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ART ACADEMY | £2.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALL ARTS & MEDIA LTD | £99k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ACADEMY FOR THEATRE ARTS LTD | £251k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |