Prep Schools Trust
Also known as: Cothill Educational Trust, Cothill House School Limited, Cothill Trust, Ashdown House, Chandlings, Kitebrook House, Mowden Hall, Old Malthouse
Education
Activities & Mission
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.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 48% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 73% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 65% 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 | £27,437,000 | £25,582,000 | £25,440,000 | £37,278,000 | £36,493,000 | 580 / 0 |
| 2023 | £21,236,000 | £21,212,000 | £21,141,000 | £35,439,000 | £2,984,000 | 334 / 0 |
| 2022 | £20,501,000 | £19,179,000 | £19,081,000 | £35,415,000 | £0 | 461 / 0 |
| 2021 | £19,007,000 | £18,233,000 | £17,487,000 | £34,093,000 | £0 | 536 / 0 |
| 2020 | £19,504,000 | £21,564,000 | £21,412,000 | £33,334,000 | £0 | 579 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Prep Schools Trust
What does Prep Schools Trust do?
Education
How much income did Prep Schools Trust report in 2024?
Prep Schools Trust reported total income of £27.44m and reported expenditure of £25.58m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Prep Schools Trust?
Prep Schools Trust has a program ratio of 92.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Prep Schools Trust registered as a charity?
Prep Schools Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 October 1969 as charity number 309639. It has been registered for 57 years.
Who runs Prep Schools Trust?
Prep Schools Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Emma Elizabeth Ann McKendrick. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Prep Schools Trust operate?
Prep Schools Trust operates across 6 areas, including Dorset, East Sussex, Gloucestershire and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Prep Schools Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Prep Schools Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 309639.
Details
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OX13 6JN
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Cothill Educational Trust
- Cothill House School Limited
- Cothill Trust
- Ashdown House
- Chandlings
- Kitebrook House
- Mowden Hall
- Old Malthouse
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated