RICHMOND HOUSE SCHOOL
The objects of the school as detailed in the Memorandum of Association are to promote and provide for the advancement of education and in connection therewith conduct, carry on, acquire and develop in the UK any boarding or day school or schools for the education of children of either sexes or both sexes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved an unrestricted surplus of £53,219 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by pupil numbers outperforming the budget. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £777,028, which is below the newly proposed target of £840,000 to £940,000 (four to four and a half months' running costs), though above the previous policy target of three months' costs. The auditors confirmed the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“School fees 2,238,756” — page 25
“the Governors consider the required free reserve should be increased from the current level of three months' running costs (approximately £635,000) to between four and four and a half months running costs which, as at 31 August 2025, would be approximately £840,000 to £940,000.”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Sharon Young — Headteacher
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- ARGYRO WEST
- CAROLINE ANN SHIELDS
- DAVID MILNER
- Dr EULASHINI CHUNTARPURSAT
- Dr Eleanor Moran
- Dr Samuel Wilson
- Gary Paul Woods
- HELEN ANNE KEMP
- HELEN HANDY
- IAN JOHN TOWNEND
- Paul Julian Fox
- SARAH MIDDLETON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £2.7m | £2.6m |
| 31/08/2024 | £2.7m | £2.6m |
| 31/08/2023 | £2.4m | £2.3m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.2m | £2.2m |
| 31/08/2021 | £2.1m | £2.0m |
Common questions
Is RICHMOND HOUSE SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved an unrestricted surplus of £53,219 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by pupil numbers outperforming the budget. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £777,028, which is below the newly proposed target of £840,000 to £940,000 (four to four and a half months' running costs), though above the previous policy target of three months' costs. The auditors confirmed the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Thomas Coombs Limited.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHMOND HOUSE SCHOOL | £2.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST EDWARD'S SCHOOL | £41.1m | £210,000 - £220,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEAD) LIMITED | £5.5m | £120,001 - £130,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEATH MOUNT SCHOOL TRUST LTD | £10.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL TRUST | £7.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PETERBOROUGH SCHOOL LIMITED | £8.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |