Downe House Trust
Also known as: Downe House School, The Cold Ash Trust, The Downe House Trust, Downe House Trust 21st Century Appeal
The object of Downe House Trust is the provision and conduct at or near Cold Ash, near Newbury, of a day or day and boarding school for girls. To that end the trust provides and intends to provide the 110 acre site and properties used by Downe House School.
Activities & Mission
The object of Downe House Trust is the provision and conduct at or near Cold Ash, near Newbury, of a day or day and boarding school for girls. To that end the trust provides and intends to provide the 110 acre site and properties used by 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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 79% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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 | £646,000 | £2,634,000 | £2,634,000 | £10,285,000 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £15,647,000 | £3,082,000 | £3,082,000 | £12,273,000 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £646,000 | £2,809,000 | £2,809,000 | -£292,000 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £646,000 | £1,545,000 | £1,545,000 | £1,871,000 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £647,000 | £1,302,000 | £1,302,000 | £2,770,000 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Downe House Trust
What does Downe House Trust do?
The object of Downe House Trust is the provision and conduct at or near Cold Ash, near Newbury, of a day or day and boarding school for girls. To that end the trust provides and intends to provide the 110 acre site and properties used by Downe House School.
How much income did Downe House Trust report in 2025?
Downe House Trust reported total income of £646k and reported expenditure of £2.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Downe House Trust?
Downe House Trust has a program ratio of 407.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Downe House Trust registered as a charity?
Downe House Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 1964 as charity number 309091. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Downe House Trust?
Downe House Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Downe House Trust operate?
Downe House Trust operates in West Berkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Downe House Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Downe House Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 309091.
Details
DOWNE HOUSE
HERMITAGE ROAD
COLD ASH
THATCHAM
RG18 9JJ
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Also Known As
- Downe House School
- The Cold Ash Trust
- The Downe House Trust
- Downe House Trust 21st Century Appeal
- The Downe House Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated