The Aldenham Foundation
Also known as: The Aldenham School Company
Trustee of the Aldenham School Charity and St Hilda's Educatioal Trust Ltd, charities engaged in secondary, primary and nursery education.
Activities & Mission
Trustee of the Aldenham School Charity and St Hilda's Educatioal Trust Ltd, charities engaged in secondary, primary and nursery 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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 42% 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 | £22,616,296 | £23,281,165 | £22,701,401 | £17,555,503 | £0 | 276 / 2 |
| 2024 | £23,246,384 | £23,074,096 | £22,369,315 | £18,005,536 | £0 | 279 / 0 |
| 2023 | £22,408,996 | £21,294,838 | £20,661,574 | £17,296,089 | £15,359,215 | 276 / 0 |
| 2022 | £20,226,166 | £19,295,889 | £18,979,702 | £16,127,141 | £0 | 273 / 0 |
| 2021 | £16,988,374 | £17,392,102 | £17,194,302 | £15,412,473 | £0 | 248 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Aldenham Foundation
What does The Aldenham Foundation do?
Trustee of the Aldenham School Charity and St Hilda's Educatioal Trust Ltd, charities engaged in secondary, primary and nursery education.
How much income did The Aldenham Foundation report in 2025?
The Aldenham Foundation reported total income of £22.62m and reported expenditure of £23.28m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Aldenham Foundation?
The Aldenham Foundation has a program ratio of 100.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Aldenham Foundation registered as a charity?
The Aldenham Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 November 1987 as charity number 298140. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs The Aldenham Foundation?
The Aldenham Foundation is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Aldenham Foundation operate?
The Aldenham Foundation operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Aldenham Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Aldenham Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298140.
Details
Aldenham Road
Elstree
Borehamwood
WD6 3AJ
Registry Information
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Aldenham School Company
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated