Heartwood House
Also known as: Red Balloon Learner Centre Nw London, Red Balloon Nw London
Advancing the education of students aged 9 to 18 being students who are the victim of bullying or by reason of other emotional trauma or illness are unable to attend mainstream school by providing tuition and appropriate support for them in a safe learning environment until they are ready to return to mainstream education and employment.
Activities & Mission
Advancing the education of students aged 9 to 18 being students who are the victim of bullying or by reason of other emotional trauma or illness are unable to attend mainstream school by providing tuition and appropriate support for them in a safe learning environment until they are ready to return to mainstream education and employment.
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 81% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 79% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £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 | £2,520,472 | £2,639,443 | £2,639,443 | £1,103,285 | £0 | 35 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,163,493 | £1,902,734 | £1,902,734 | £1,222,258 | £0 | 33 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,646,663 | £1,354,111 | £1,354,111 | £961,498 | £0 | 27 / 0 |
| 2021 | £988,447 | £894,932 | £894,932 | £668,947 | £1,562 | 20 / 0 |
| 2020 | £727,723 | £632,861 | £632,861 | £421,432 | £421,432 | 17 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Heartwood House
What does Heartwood House do?
Advancing the education of students aged 9 to 18 being students who are the victim of bullying or by reason of other emotional trauma or illness are unable to attend mainstream school by providing tuition and appropriate support for them in a safe learning environment until they are ready to return to mainstream education and employment.
How much income did Heartwood House report in 2024?
Heartwood House reported total income of £2.52m and reported expenditure of £2.64m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Heartwood House?
Heartwood House has a program ratio of 104.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Heartwood House registered as a charity?
Heartwood House was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 June 2005 as charity number 1109947. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Heartwood House?
Heartwood House is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Geraldine Amy Norris. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Heartwood House operate?
Heartwood House operates across 8 areas, including Brent, Buckinghamshire, Camden and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Heartwood House a registered charity?
Yes — Heartwood House is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109947.
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Middlesex
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Also Known As
- Red Balloon Learner Centre Nw London
- Red Balloon Nw London
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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