Priors Court Foundation
Also known as: Priors Court School
Prior's Court Foundation is a non-profit making charity which manages Prior's Court School and Prior's Court Young Adult Provision for autistic individuals with severe learning disabilities and complex needs, aged 5 to 25. Set up in 1999, it is now recognised as one of the foremost providers of autistic-specific education and care with a methodology, the Prior Approach.
Activities & Mission
Prior's Court Foundation is a non-profit making charity which manages Prior's Court School and Prior's Court Young Adult Provision for autistic individuals with severe learning disabilities and complex needs, aged 5 to 25. Set up in 1999, it is now recognised as one of the foremost providers of autistic-specific education and care with a methodology, the Prior Approach.
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: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% 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 | £25,613,899 | £24,629,276 | £24,318,250 | £23,544,231 | £4,244,182 | 444 / 291 |
| 2024 | £22,969,583 | £21,954,438 | £21,649,597 | £22,559,608 | £3,116,388 | 402 / 371 |
| 2023 | £20,171,534 | £20,328,133 | £19,984,427 | £21,544,463 | £2,699,127 | 364 / 0 |
| 2022 | £20,521,030 | £20,241,561 | £19,942,589 | £21,701,062 | £3,727,821 | 381 / 272 |
| 2021 | £21,667,373 | £21,030,119 | £20,694,634 | £21,421,593 | £3,005,107 | 484 / 61 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Priors Court Foundation
What does Priors Court Foundation do?
Prior's Court Foundation is a non-profit making charity which manages Prior's Court School and Prior's Court Young Adult Provision for autistic individuals with severe learning disabilities and complex needs, aged 5 to 25. Set up in 1999, it is now recognised as one of the foremost providers of autistic-specific education and care with a methodology, the Prior Approach.
How much income did Priors Court Foundation report in 2025?
Priors Court Foundation reported total income of £25.61m and reported expenditure of £24.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Priors Court Foundation?
Priors Court Foundation has a program ratio of 94.9%, 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 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Priors Court Foundation registered as a charity?
Priors Court Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 June 1998 as charity number 1070227. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Priors Court Foundation?
Priors Court Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Priors Court Foundation operate?
Priors Court Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Priors Court Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Priors Court Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1070227.
Details
Priors Court Road
Hermitage
Thatcham
RG18 9NU
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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