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Cheam School Educational Trust

Also known as: Cheam School

The education of girls and boys between the ages of 3 and 13.

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Activities & Mission

The education of girls and boys between the ages of 3 and 13.

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
£8,959,694
Latest Expenditure
£8,486,204

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 86% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £79,365
Charitable Activities £8,674,374
Other Trading £0
Investments £166,752
Other Income £39,203

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,471,191
Raising Funds £15,013
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£8,959,694
£8,486,204£8,471,191£12,301,370£12,253,662164 / 0
2024
£8,965,765
£8,830,136£8,825,754£11,827,880£757,095165 / 0
2023
£8,761,916
£7,908,562£7,904,406£11,701,158£11,653,050160 / 0
2022
£7,911,734
£7,368,179£7,353,228£10,701,304£10,653,196160 / 0
2021
£7,234,550
£7,129,608£7,101,256£10,157,749£10,108,926164 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cheam School Educational Trust

What does Cheam School Educational Trust do?

The education of girls and boys between the ages of 3 and 13.

How much income did Cheam School Educational Trust report in 2025?

Cheam School Educational Trust reported total income of £8.96m and reported expenditure of £8.49m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Cheam School Educational Trust?

Cheam School Educational Trust has a program ratio of 94.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Cheam School Educational Trust registered as a charity?

Cheam School Educational Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 October 1984 as charity number 290143. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs Cheam School Educational Trust?

Cheam School Educational Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cheam School Educational Trust operate?

Cheam School Educational Trust operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Cheam School Educational Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Cheam School Educational Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290143.

Details

Address
Cheam School
Newbury Road
Headley
Thatcham
RG19 8LD
Registration Date
22 October 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
290143
Charity Number
290143

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Trustees

Camilla Jane Hughes
Claire Fiona Hamilton-Russell BA
Elizabeth Anna Ackary Maurency
James Edward Lenygon Dahl
Peter Vance Allen
Prubjyot Kaur Payne-Sahota MSc
Robert William Harris
Sir Mark John Harford
Also governs 2 other charities
Tara Reeve
Also governs 1 other charity
Yuet Yen Sum

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Cheam School

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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