Berkhamsted Schools Group

Also known as: Heatherton House School, Heatherton House School Limited

The education (including social and physical training) of boys and girls aged 3 -18, with a subsidiary nursery school for children from 5 months old.

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Activities & Mission

The education (including social and physical training) of boys and girls aged 3 -18, with a subsidiary nursery school for children from 5 months old.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Buckinghamshire Hertfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£49,855,000

Latest Expenditure

£46,266,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 8.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £141,000

Charitable Activities £43,670,000

Other Trading £5,035,000

Investments £71,000

Other Income £938,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £44,761,000

Raising Funds £22,000

Governance £4,000,000

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £1,483,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£49,855,000	£46,266,000	£44,761,000	£55,606,000	£0	588 / 45
2024	£48,408,000	£44,238,000	£42,915,000	£51,875,000	£0	591 / 0
2023	£41,786,000	£39,760,000	£38,615,000	£47,407,000	£0	585 / 0
2022	£39,245,000	£37,305,000	£36,304,000	£45,451,000	£0	559 / 0
2021	£37,113,000	£34,281,000	£33,350,000	£43,675,000	£0	552 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Berkhamsted Schools Group

What does Berkhamsted Schools Group do?

The education (including social and physical training) of boys and girls aged 3 -18, with a subsidiary nursery school for children from 5 months old.

How much income did Berkhamsted Schools Group report in 2025?

Berkhamsted Schools Group reported total income of £49.85m and reported expenditure of £46.27m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Berkhamsted Schools Group?

Berkhamsted Schools Group has a program ratio of 89.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Berkhamsted Schools Group registered as a charity?

Berkhamsted Schools Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 November 1962 as charity number 310630. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Berkhamsted Schools Group?

Berkhamsted Schools Group is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Carol Gail Copland. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Berkhamsted Schools Group operate?

Berkhamsted Schools Group operates across 2 areas: Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.

Is Berkhamsted Schools Group a registered charity?

Yes — Berkhamsted Schools Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 310630.