Stay At School

Also known as: Solu Khumbu Schools Trust

The Trust supports sustainable educational improvements in the Solu Khumbu region of Nepal through the delivery of infrastructure, facilities and pastoral support services within schools so that children in isolated mountain communities can develop and progress to higher education, giving them the skills and knowledge need to participate fully in Nepal's growing economy.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Nepal

Financial Information

Latest Income

£196,455

Latest Expenditure

£274,114

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 139.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 139.5%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2018 — Solu Khumbu Schools Trust (organisation 5017099)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£196,455	£274,114	0 / 10
2024	£330,202	£299,765	0 / 8
2023	£307,909	£312,493	0 / 0
2022	£292,031	£272,889	0 / 0
2021	£107,400	£105,757	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Stay At School

What does Stay At School do?

How much income did Stay At School report in 2025?

Stay At School reported total income of £196k and reported expenditure of £274k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Stay At School registered as a charity?

Stay At School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 2017 as charity number 1173685. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Stay At School?

Stay At School is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is PETER CHITTICK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Stay At School operate?

Stay At School operates in Nepal, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Stay At School a registered charity?

Yes — Stay At School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173685.