Maharishi School Trust Limited
Also known as: New Beacon School Limited, Maharishi School
Primary and Secondary Education.
Activities & Mission
Primary and Secondary Education.
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 54% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 57% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% 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 | £1,691,249 | £1,638,159 | £1,630,227 | £963,190 | £148,810 | 34 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,492,542 | £1,538,929 | £1,487,299 | £918,100 | £144,016 | 34 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,387,586 | £1,380,059 | £1,326,544 | £964,487 | £141,984 | 52 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,265,000 | £1,346,518 | £1,315,903 | £466,960 | £140,888 | 39 / 1 |
| 2020 | £1,263,046 | £1,276,056 | £1,236,966 | £596,478 | £149,681 | 47 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Maharishi School Trust Limited
What does Maharishi School Trust Limited do?
Primary and Secondary Education.
How much income did Maharishi School Trust Limited report in 2024?
Maharishi School Trust Limited reported total income of £1.69m and reported expenditure of £1.64m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Maharishi School Trust Limited?
Maharishi School Trust Limited has a program ratio of 96.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Maharishi School Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Maharishi School Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 September 1986 as charity number 517958. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Maharishi School Trust Limited?
Maharishi School Trust Limited is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is DR IAN BRIAN BIRNBAUM OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Maharishi School Trust Limited operate?
Maharishi School Trust Limited operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Maharishi School Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Maharishi School Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 517958.
Details
COBBS BROW LANE
LATHOM
ORMSKIRK
L40 6JJ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- New Beacon School Limited
- Maharishi School
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated