Marchant-Holliday School Limited
Also known as: Marchant-Holliday School (formerly Whatcombe House School Ltd )
We are an Independent, Residential Special School, approved by the DfE for Boys aged from 5 to 13 years, who present with Behavioural, Emotional & Social Difficulties, as well as Mental Health issues, including aspects of Autistic Spectrum Disorder & other conditions.
Activities & Mission
We are an Independent, Residential Special School, approved by the DfE for Boys aged from 5 to 13 years, who present with Behavioural, Emotional & Social Difficulties, as well as Mental Health issues, including aspects of Autistic Spectrum Disorder & other conditions.
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 82% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £4,567,190 | £4,760,182 | £4,760,182 | £6,147,549 | £6,147,549 | 70 / 3 |
| 2023 | £3,036,525 | £3,166,602 | £3,166,602 | £6,340,541 | £6,340,541 | 65 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,159,065 | £2,812,418 | £2,812,418 | £6,470,618 | £6,470,618 | 63 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,977,417 | £2,598,190 | £2,598,190 | £6,123,971 | £6,123,971 | 62 / 0 |
| 2020 | £2,828,031 | £2,524,371 | £2,524,371 | £5,744,744 | £5,741,883 | 64 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Marchant-Holliday School Limited
What does Marchant-Holliday School Limited do?
We are an Independent, Residential Special School, approved by the DfE for Boys aged from 5 to 13 years, who present with Behavioural, Emotional & Social Difficulties, as well as Mental Health issues, including aspects of Autistic Spectrum Disorder & other conditions.
How much income did Marchant-Holliday School Limited report in 2024?
Marchant-Holliday School Limited reported total income of £4.57m and reported expenditure of £4.76m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Marchant-Holliday School Limited?
Marchant-Holliday School Limited has a program ratio of 104.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Marchant-Holliday School Limited registered as a charity?
Marchant-Holliday School Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 December 1963 as charity number 310218. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Marchant-Holliday School Limited?
Marchant-Holliday School Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lt General Retd AM Palmer Anthony Palmer CB CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Marchant-Holliday School Limited operate?
Marchant-Holliday School Limited operates across 7 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Cornwall, Dorset and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Marchant-Holliday School Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Marchant-Holliday School Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 310218.
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TEMPLECOMBE
BA8 0AH
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Also Known As
- Marchant-Holliday School (formerly Whatcombe House School Ltd )
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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