Haberdashers' Aske's Charity
To operate schools for boys and girls at Elstree, Hertfordshire, and to support federated Haberdasher Academies in Greater London
Activities & Mission
To operate schools for boys and girls at Elstree, Hertfordshire, and to support federated Haberdasher Academies in Greater London
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 54% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 372). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £68,005,000 | £66,778,000 | £64,807,000 | £126,713,000 | £30,009,000 | 588 / 0 |
| 2024 | £66,630,000 | £66,976,000 | £65,513,000 | £122,443,000 | £20,360,000 | 570 / 0 |
| 2023 | £60,058,000 | £59,697,000 | £58,278,000 | £119,377,000 | £119,377,000 | 539 / 0 |
| 2022 | £54,303,000 | £51,716,000 | £50,431,000 | £119,049,000 | £119,049,000 | 535 / 0 |
| 2021 | £51,723,000 | £48,546,000 | £46,213,000 | £112,453,000 | £112,453,000 | 519 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Haberdashers' Aske's Charity
What does Haberdashers' Aske's Charity do?
To operate schools for boys and girls at Elstree, Hertfordshire, and to support federated Haberdasher Academies in Greater London
How much income did Haberdashers' Aske's Charity report in 2025?
Haberdashers' Aske's Charity reported total income of £68.00m and reported expenditure of £66.78m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Haberdashers' Aske's Charity?
Haberdashers' Aske's Charity has a program ratio of 95.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 372 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Haberdashers' Aske's Charity registered as a charity?
Haberdashers' Aske's Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 December 1963 as charity number 313996. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Haberdashers' Aske's Charity?
Haberdashers' Aske's Charity is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Haberdashers' Aske's Charity operate?
Haberdashers' Aske's Charity operates across 3 areas: Bexley, Hertfordshire and Lewisham.
Is Haberdashers' Aske's Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Haberdashers' Aske's Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313996.
Details
HABERDASHERS HALL
18 WEST SMITHFIELD
LONDON
EC1A 9HQ
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