Chesham Preparatory School Trust Limited
Also known as: Chesham Preparatory School
Chesham Prep is a day school for boys and girls aged 3 to13 years and seeks to benefit the public through the pursuit of its stated aims to maintain a high academic standard and also encourage skills in all academic as well as art, design & technology, music, drama and sport. Children are prepared for entry into county secondary schools and to the independent schools sector.
Activities & Mission
Chesham Prep is a day school for boys and girls aged 3 to13 years and seeks to benefit the public through the pursuit of its stated aims to maintain a high academic standard and also encourage skills in all academic as well as art, design & technology, music, drama and sport. Children are prepared for entry into county secondary schools and to the independent schools sector.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 71% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 95% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £6,189,866 | £6,111,822 | £6,111,822 | £7,582,402 | £1,387,141 | 86 / 30 |
| 2023 | £5,785,566 | £5,605,844 | £5,605,844 | £7,504,358 | £7,503,659 | 75 / 0 |
| 2022 | £5,566,455 | £5,360,767 | £5,360,767 | £7,324,637 | £7,323,938 | 79 / 0 |
| 2021 | £5,115,801 | £5,025,606 | £3,808,359 | £7,118,949 | £7,118,250 | 77 / 0 |
| 2020 | £5,055,163 | £5,092,115 | £5,092,115 | £7,028,754 | £1,269,416 | 75 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Chesham Preparatory School Trust Limited
What does Chesham Preparatory School Trust Limited do?
Chesham Prep is a day school for boys and girls aged 3 to13 years and seeks to benefit the public through the pursuit of its stated aims to maintain a high academic standard and also encourage skills in all academic as well as art, design & technology, music, drama and sport. Children are prepared for entry into county secondary schools and to the independent schools sector.
How much income did Chesham Preparatory School Trust Limited report in 2024?
Chesham Preparatory School Trust Limited reported total income of £6.19m and reported expenditure of £6.11m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Chesham Preparatory School Trust Limited?
Chesham Preparatory School Trust Limited has a program ratio of 98.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Chesham Preparatory School Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Chesham Preparatory School Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 September 1967 as charity number 310642. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs Chesham Preparatory School Trust Limited?
Chesham Preparatory School Trust Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ben Cartledge. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Chesham Preparatory School Trust Limited operate?
Chesham Preparatory School Trust Limited operates across 2 areas: Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
Is Chesham Preparatory School Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Chesham Preparatory School Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 310642.
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- 14 May 2026
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