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.

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

Essex

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£24,026,627	£22,136,457	£21,986,756	£34,424,935	£0	238 / 20
2024	£22,324,492	£20,789,779	£20,595,532	£32,552,004	£0	228 / 20
2023	£19,704,319	£17,458,513	£17,276,799	£30,996,494	£0	203 / 32
2022	£17,740,037	£15,499,798	£15,335,638	£28,740,540	£3,471,414	202 / 40
2021	£16,061,450	£14,314,070	£14,230,760	£26,370,129	£2,264,662	195 / 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 11 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.