Forest School, London
Also known as: Forest School, Essex, Forest School
The Charity provides education to boys and girls from the age of 4 to 18 years.
Activities & Mission
The Charity provides education to boys and girls from the age of 4 to 18 years.
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 57% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% of UK Education charities with income over £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 | £34,431,795 | £33,955,317 | £32,602,102 | £16,749,848 | £16,749,848 | 244 / 0 |
| 2023 | £31,518,776 | £31,033,146 | £29,790,546 | £16,273,370 | £16,273,371 | 239 / 0 |
| 2022 | £28,427,728 | £27,799,199 | £26,686,037 | £15,787,740 | £15,710,903 | 235 / 0 |
| 2021 | £25,850,617 | £25,422,324 | £24,680,725 | £15,159,211 | £15,012,265 | 233 / 0 |
| 2020 | £25,379,897 | £24,811,228 | £24,002,984 | £14,745,584 | £14,578,963 | 381 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Forest School, London
What does Forest School, London do?
The Charity provides education to boys and girls from the age of 4 to 18 years.
How much income did Forest School, London report in 2024?
Forest School, London reported total income of £34.43m and reported expenditure of £33.96m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Forest School, London?
Forest School, London has a program ratio of 94.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Forest School, London registered as a charity?
Forest School, London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 August 1964 as charity number 312677. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Forest School, London?
Forest School, London is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID THOMAS MONTI WILSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Forest School, London operate?
Forest School, London operates in Waltham Forest, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Forest School, London a registered charity?
Yes — Forest School, London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 312677.
Details
COLLEGE PLACE
LONDON
E17 3PY
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Forest School, Essex
- Forest School
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated