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Chigwell School

The provision and conduct of a day and/or boarding school in or near Chigwell or by such other means as the governors shall determine.

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Activities & Mission

The provision and conduct of a day and/or boarding school in or near Chigwell or by such other means as the governors shall determine.

Grants

Chigwell School makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£22,136,457
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
£24,026,627
Latest Expenditure
£22,136,457

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £70,421
Charitable Activities £22,413,129
Other Trading £1,193,495
Investments £349,582
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £21,986,756
Raising Funds £149,701
Governance £61,271
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
£24,026,627
£22,136,457£21,986,756£34,424,935£0238 / 20
2024
£22,324,492
£20,789,779£20,595,532£32,552,004£0228 / 20
2023
£19,704,319
£17,458,513£17,276,799£30,996,494£0203 / 32
2022
£17,740,037
£15,499,798£15,335,638£28,740,540£3,471,414202 / 40
2021
£16,061,450
£14,314,070£14,230,760£26,370,129£2,264,662195 / 27

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Chigwell School

What does Chigwell School do?

The provision and conduct of a day and/or boarding school in or near Chigwell or by such other means as the governors shall determine.

How much income did Chigwell School report in 2025?

Chigwell School reported total income of £24.03m and reported expenditure of £22.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Chigwell School registered as a charity?

Chigwell School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 2006 as charity number 1115098. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Chigwell School?

Chigwell School is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Roseanne Serrelli. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Chigwell School operate?

Chigwell School operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Chigwell School a registered charity?

Yes — Chigwell School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1115098.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
5 July 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4024956
Charity Number
1115098

Trustees

Roseanne Serrelli Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
David Forbes Kenmir
DAVID MORRISS
Denise Joy Mottram
ISOBEL PECK
Joanne Louise Hamill
MARTIN JAMES HIGGINS
Meera Ragha
NICHOLAS ANTONY GARNISH
Also governs 1 other charity
Opal Brown
PURNIMA SEN
SUSIE ALIKER

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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