The Howe Green Educational Trust Limited
Also known as: Acorns Nursery, Howe Green House School
Independent co-educational day school and nursery for 2 - 11 year olds.
Activities & Mission
Independent co-educational day school and nursery for 2 - 11 year olds.
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 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,957,834 | £1,766,207 | £1,766,207 | £2,240,953 | £2,031,697 | 51 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,163,082 | £2,008,852 | £1,952,537 | £2,049,326 | £1,969,417 | 52 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,071,485 | £2,072,916 | £2,072,916 | £1,895,096 | £1,815,187 | 51 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,940,330 | £1,932,717 | £1,932,717 | £1,956,808 | £1,876,899 | 49 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,827,220 | £1,704,813 | £1,704,813 | £1,949,195 | £1,869,286 | 44 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Howe Green Educational Trust Limited
What does The Howe Green Educational Trust Limited do?
Independent co-educational day school and nursery for 2 - 11 year olds.
How much income did The Howe Green Educational Trust Limited report in 2025?
The Howe Green Educational Trust Limited reported total income of £1.96m and reported expenditure of £1.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Howe Green Educational Trust Limited?
The Howe Green Educational Trust Limited has a program ratio of 90.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Howe Green Educational Trust Limited registered as a charity?
The Howe Green Educational Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 July 1987 as charity number 297106. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs The Howe Green Educational Trust Limited?
The Howe Green Educational Trust Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Samantha Bristow. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Howe Green Educational Trust Limited operate?
The Howe Green Educational Trust Limited operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Howe Green Educational Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Howe Green Educational Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 297106.
Details
GREAT HALLINGBURY
BISHOPS STORTFORD
HERTS
CM22 7UF
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Also Known As
- Acorns Nursery
- Howe Green House School
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated