St Helen's School, Northwood
The education of girls;The grant of bursaries to offer opportunities for girls who might not be able to take up a place at the School; The provision for worship in the Christian tradition and with respect for all faiths, relgions and religious diversity;
Activities & Mission
The education of girls;The grant of bursaries to offer opportunities for girls who might not be able to take up a place at the School; The provision for worship in the Christian tradition and with respect for all faiths, relgions and religious diversity;
Grants
St Helen's School, Northwood makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £24,773,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- education and training
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 92% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 314). How is this calculated?
Higher than 58% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% 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 | £22,791,000 | £24,773,000 | £24,412,000 | £28,379,000 | £0 | 358 / 15 |
| 2024 | £25,175,000 | £24,004,000 | £23,618,000 | £30,359,000 | £1,655,000 | 368 / 0 |
| 2023 | £24,098,000 | £21,959,000 | £21,609,000 | £28,814,000 | £2,149,000 | 345 / 0 |
| 2022 | £21,247,000 | £19,833,000 | £19,509,000 | £26,660,000 | £8,000 | 334 / 0 |
| 2021 | £19,561,000 | £18,680,000 | £18,437,000 | £25,233,000 | £25,065,000 | 331 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about St Helen's School, Northwood
What does St Helen's School, Northwood do?
The education of girls;The grant of bursaries to offer opportunities for girls who might not be able to take up a place at the School; The provision for worship in the Christian tradition and with respect for all faiths, relgions and religious diversity;
How much income did St Helen's School, Northwood report in 2025?
St Helen's School, Northwood reported total income of £22.79m and reported expenditure of £24.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Helen's School, Northwood?
St Helen's School, Northwood has a program ratio of 107.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 314 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Helen's School, Northwood registered as a charity?
St Helen's School, Northwood was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 March 1963 as charity number 312762. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs St Helen's School, Northwood?
St Helen's School, Northwood is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is PHILIP YOUNG. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Helen's School, Northwood operate?
St Helen's School, Northwood operates across 6 areas, including Barnet, Buckinghamshire, Ealing and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is St Helen's School, Northwood a registered charity?
Yes — St Helen's School, Northwood is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 312762.
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Trustees
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Data & trust
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- 9 November 2026
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- How metrics are calculated