Sceptre Education
Also known as: Chiltern Education Trust, Sceptre
The Trust's primary aim is to provide a first class education to boys and girls from the ages of 7to 18. We seek to provide a structured, safe & caring educational environment in which students areencouraged to develop their full potential and acquire the discipline of learning how to learn,while upholding Christian teachings and beliefs.
Activities & Mission
The Trust's primary aim is to provide a first class education to boys and girls from the ages of 7to 18. We seek to provide a structured, safe & caring educational environment in which students areencouraged to develop their full potential and acquire the discipline of learning how to learn,while upholding Christian teachings and beliefs.
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 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% 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 | £4,394,818 | £3,866,773 | £484,684 | £6,224,122 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £6,776,256 | £3,541,519 | £592,012 | £5,696,077 | £5,077,612 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £4,247,920 | £3,199,414 | £358,590 | £2,461,340 | £0 | 5 / 50 |
| 2021 | £3,049,823 | £3,029,528 | £290,550 | £1,412,834 | £1,412,834 | 0 / 50 |
| 2020 | £2,980,015 | £2,968,520 | £637,512 | £1,392,533 | £61,180 | 0 / 400 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sceptre Education
What does Sceptre Education do?
The Trust's primary aim is to provide a first class education to boys and girls from the ages of 7to 18. We seek to provide a structured, safe & caring educational environment in which students areencouraged to develop their full potential and acquire the discipline of learning how to learn,while upholding Christian teachings and beliefs.
How much income did Sceptre Education report in 2024?
Sceptre Education reported total income of £4.39m and reported expenditure of £3.87m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sceptre Education?
Sceptre Education has a program ratio of 11.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sceptre Education registered as a charity?
Sceptre Education was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 October 1998 as charity number 1071852. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Sceptre Education?
Sceptre Education is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALVIN CLARKE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sceptre Education operate?
Sceptre Education operates across 4 areas: Buckinghamshire, Central Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire.
Is Sceptre Education a registered charity?
Yes — Sceptre Education is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1071852.
Details
Technology House
Hunsbury Hill Avenue
NORTHAMPTON
NN4 8QS
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Chiltern Education Trust
- Sceptre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated