Activities & Mission
Fundraising to advance education at Downe House School
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 3% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 0% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £393,000 | £259,000 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £515,000 | £4,000 | £4,000 | £1,028,000 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £87,000 | £7,000 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £18,000 | £3,000 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £82,000 | £5,000 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Downe House Foundation
What does Downe House Foundation do?
Fundraising to advance education at Downe House School
How much income did Downe House Foundation report in 2025?
Downe House Foundation reported total income of £393k and reported expenditure of £259k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Downe House Foundation?
Downe House Foundation has a program ratio of 0.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Downe House Foundation registered as a charity?
Downe House Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 November 2014 as charity number 1159259. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Downe House Foundation?
Downe House Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sally McNairScott. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Downe House Foundation operate?
Downe House Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Downe House Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Downe House Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159259.
Details
DOWNE HOUSE
HERMITAGE ROAD
COLD ASH
THATCHAM
RG18 9JJ
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- 14 May 2026
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