KING ALFRED SCHOOL SOCIETY
Operates an informal, mixed ability, co-educational day school in northwest London for children aged 4 - 18. The aim is to support every student to achieve their social and academic potential, inculcating commitment and the joy of achievement through independent learning.Trains teachersPromotes educational research and debate to maximise development of individuals' varied talents.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity finished the year with a financial surplus of £164,713 and holds unrestricted funds totaling £33,698,341. The trustees consider the level of free and cash reserves currently held to be adequate, noting that the reduction in free reserves was due to investment spend on the theatre. The trustees are confident that the society has adequate resources to continue its activities for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“by far the largest single income generating activity of the Society was the school, with 96% of the Society’s income representing educational activities for the school.” — page 12
“During the year income of £80,580 (2024: £100,095) was received by the trading subsidiary, King Alfred School Trading Limited.” — page 43
“A donation of £46,909 (2024: £45,156) was received from the subsidiary.”
“During the year income of £80,580 (2024: £100,095) was received by the trading subsidiary, King Alfred School Trading Limited.” — page 43
“A donation of £46,909 (2024: £45,156) was received from the subsidiary.”
“During the year income of £80,580 (2024: £100,095) was received by the trading subsidiary, King Alfred School Trading Limited.” — page 43
“A donation of £46,909 (2024: £45,156) was received from the subsidiary.”
“The long-term provision of £1,702,000 (2024: £701,185) represents the potential deficit on the Independent Schools’ Pension Scheme.”
“The King Alfred Trading Company Limited manages after-school, weekend and holiday lettings of the grounds and buildings as well as the coffee kiosk. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Society and its profits are gift aided to the school.” — page 12
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Stephen Campbell — Head
Funders the charity credits
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/06/2018)
Trustees
- Samantha Gail Jukes-Adamschair
- Amy Chapman
- Annabel Cody
- Annabel Jane Elizabeth Cody
- Clare Jarmy
- FIONA HACKETT
- Galia Shilo Sum
- Grace Edghill
- JOANNE FONG YING TANG
- LARA MCCAN
- Marshall Stark
- NICHOLAS MARK HARPER
- Nick Friedlos
- PHILIP JOHN WHALE
- Phoebe D'Arcy
- Rebekah Clark
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £17.0m | £16.8m |
| 31/08/2024 | £16.5m | £16.4m |
| 31/07/2023 | £14.8m | £13.9m |
| 31/07/2022 | £13.7m | £13.4m |
| 31/07/2021 | £12.7m | £11.9m |
Common questions
Is KING ALFRED SCHOOL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity finished the year with a financial surplus of £164,713 and holds unrestricted funds totaling £33,698,341. The trustees consider the level of free and cash reserves currently held to be adequate, noting that the reduction in free reserves was due to investment spend on the theatre. The trustees are confident that the society has adequate resources to continue its activities for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DORIS GREGORY TRUST | 1 | £386k |
| THE CROSS TRUST | 1 | £110k |
| GOD MY SILENT PARTNER FOUNDATION | 1 | £79k |
| THE A M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE ALAN BRENTNALL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| Wokingham United Charities | 1 | £6k |
| RICHARD REEVE'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- KING'S SCHOOL
- THE NORTH LONDON COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
- THE KING ALFRED SCHOOL
- KINGSHOTT SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- Forest School, London
- ALIFYA EDUCATION LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KING ALFRED SCHOOL SOCIETY | £17.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KING'S SCHOOL | £17.8m | £200,001 - £210,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NORTH LONDON COLLEGIATE SCHOOL | £36.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE KING ALFRED SCHOOL | £365k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGSHOTT SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £4.9m | — | — | below | — | not going concern |
| Forest School, London | £39.0m | £300,001 - £310,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |