The Beacon Educational Trust Limited
Also known as: The Beacon School
The Beacon Educational Trust Ltd operates as The Beacon, a day preparatory school for boys aged 3 - 13.
Activities & Mission
The Beacon Educational Trust Ltd operates as The Beacon, a day preparatory school for boys aged 3 - 13.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 65% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 291). How is this calculated?
Higher than 81% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 58% of UK Education 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 | £10,023,281 | £9,802,690 | £9,772,204 | £18,311,929 | £18,256,440 | 139 / 0 |
| 2024 | £10,017,317 | £9,141,412 | £9,065,288 | £18,091,338 | £2,389,896 | 137 / 0 |
| 2023 | £9,205,580 | £8,957,496 | £8,888,565 | £17,215,433 | £17,080,293 | 138 / 0 |
| 2022 | £9,006,844 | £8,264,150 | £8,236,060 | £16,967,349 | £16,878,300 | 139 / 0 |
| 2021 | £8,019,244 | £7,504,866 | £7,463,078 | £16,215,565 | £16,194,420 | 123 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Beacon Educational Trust Limited
What does The Beacon Educational Trust Limited do?
The Beacon Educational Trust Ltd operates as The Beacon, a day preparatory school for boys aged 3 - 13.
How much income did The Beacon Educational Trust Limited report in 2025?
The Beacon Educational Trust Limited reported total income of £10.02m and reported expenditure of £9.80m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Beacon Educational Trust Limited?
The Beacon Educational Trust Limited has a program ratio of 97.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 291 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Beacon Educational Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The Beacon Educational Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 November 1972 as charity number 309911. It has been registered for 54 years.
Who runs The Beacon Educational Trust Limited?
The Beacon Educational Trust Limited is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Beacon Educational Trust Limited operate?
The Beacon Educational Trust Limited operates across 2 areas: Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
Is The Beacon Educational Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Beacon Educational Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 309911.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Beacon School
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated