THE UNITED WORLD COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC LIMITED
An international VIth College offering up to 350 boarding places to students who are selected on merit and potential, the assessment process is not influenced by an individual's gender, ethnicity,race,religion and disability nor, as far as funds allow, economic status.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating loss of £0.2m for the year ended 31 July 2025, driven by legislative changes including the introduction of VAT on school fees and the removal of charitable business rate relief. Despite utilizing £1.17m in cash flows and unrestricted reserves to manage liquidity, the trustees confirm that adequate resources exist to continue operations for at least twelve months with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“UWC Atlantic's reserve policy is currently under review given the financial challenges.” — page 18
“Atlantic College Enterprises Limited is a wholly owned trading subsidiary (company number: 07734369). The primary purpose of the company is to carry out the trading activities on behalf of the College.” — page 37
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Naheed Bardai — Principal
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/05/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (07/04/2020)
Trustees
- Ann Jones
- Cynthia Iyabo Oshuan Ogbonna
- Edvardas Bumsteinas
- Eleuthera Roselyne P Du Breuil
- Emily Kathryn Gibson
- Jonas Wilhelm Moberg
- Karen Moore
- Kathryn Ann Reid
- Lucy Hodgson
- Ruth Rawling
- Wilhelm Anton Mohn
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £20.2m | £20.2m |
| 31/07/2024 | £19.6m | £18.8m |
| 31/07/2023 | £18.0m | £17.4m |
| 31/07/2022 | £15.6m | £15.1m |
| 31/07/2021 | £13.7m | £13.0m |
Common questions
Is THE UNITED WORLD COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating loss of £0.2m for the year ended 31 July 2025, driven by legislative changes including the introduction of VAT on school fees and the removal of charitable business rate relief. Despite utilizing £1.17m in cash flows and unrestricted reserves to manage liquidity, the trustees confirm that adequate resources exist to continue operations for at least twelve months with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Bevan Buckland Audit Ltd.
Who funds THE UNITED WORLD COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE UNITED WORLD COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, QUADSTAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, WHITAKER CHARITABLE TRUST, REARDON SMITH NAUTICAL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £75k | Scholarship |
| QUADSTAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £20k | fees for students for education in the UK |
| QUADSTAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £18k | fees for student for education in the UK |
| WHITAKER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | |
| WHITAKER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| REARDON SMITH NAUTICAL TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| REARDON SMITH NAUTICAL TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| REARDON SMITH NAUTICAL TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| REARDON SMITH NAUTICAL TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE GREEN HALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
| THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- THE UNITED WORLD COLLEGES (INTERNATIONAL)
- ST JOHN'S COLLEGE LIMITED
- ST GEORGE'S SCHOOL ASCOT TRUST LIMITED
- GATEHOUSE EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED
- LANCING COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL AT WORTHING LIMITED
- ST HUGH'S SCHOOL (CARSWELL) TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE UNITED WORLD COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC LIMITED | £20.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE UNITED WORLD COLLEGES (INTERNATIONAL) | £11.7m | — | — | unclear | 10.3% | no doubt |
| ST JOHN'S COLLEGE LIMITED | £7.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST GEORGE'S SCHOOL ASCOT TRUST LIMITED | £7.7m | £140,001 - £150,000 | 1 | unclear | — | not going concern |
| GATEHOUSE EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED | £9.3m | £140,000 - £149,999 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| LANCING COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL AT WORTHING LIMITED | £2.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |