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Birkenhead School

We are an independent, co-educational school which admits girls and boys from 3 months to 18 years. The School comprises of a Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior elements (including 6th Form).

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Activities & Mission

We are an independent, co-educational school which admits girls and boys from 3 months to 18 years. The School comprises of a Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior elements (including 6th Form).

Grants

Birkenhead School is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Total spending (2025)
£13,272,711
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people
What it supports
education and training

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£13,561,480
Latest Expenditure
£13,272,711

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £218,663
Charitable Activities £12,905,687
Other Trading £104,281
Investments £307,578
Other Income £25,271

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £12,918,831
Raising Funds £353,546
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £334

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£13,561,480
£13,272,711£12,918,831£22,798,128£10,057,127160 / 12
2024
£13,639,560
£13,051,789£12,756,232£22,204,502£8,273,552166 / 30
2023
£12,484,010
£11,972,950£11,674,437£20,760,624£9,473,297167 / 30
2022
£11,554,498
£11,031,460£10,882,959£19,871,925£9,457,371165 / 32
2021
£10,391,126
£9,676,078£9,570,291£18,724,444£4,356,495163 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Birkenhead School

What does Birkenhead School do?

We are an independent, co-educational school which admits girls and boys from 3 months to 18 years. The School comprises of a Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior elements (including 6th Form).

How much income did Birkenhead School report in 2025?

Birkenhead School reported total income of £13.56m and reported expenditure of £13.27m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Birkenhead School registered as a charity?

Birkenhead School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 August 2002 as charity number 1093419. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Birkenhead School?

Birkenhead School is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Birkenhead School operate?

Birkenhead School operates in Wirral, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Birkenhead School a registered charity?

Yes — Birkenhead School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1093419.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 August 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3993921
Charity Number
1093419

Trustees

Andrew Armstrong
Christine Atkinson Howard
dr Nicola Jayne Thorp MRCP, FRCR
Josh Stirrett
Julian Sowerby
Michael Anthony Gould
Michael Stuart Furniss
MR M R CASHIN MA
Also governs 1 other charity
Philip Adams

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2 November 2026
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