The Sheiling Special Education Trust
Also known as: The Sheiling Ringwood
Our school and college offer an individualised and flexible approach to placements. 38-week, day, extended day, weekly and termly boarding for students aged from 6-25 yearsWe provide a living, working and learning environment that is comfortable, beautiful and natural, befitting of a home away from home with extensive SEND facilities.
Activities & Mission
Our school and college offer an individualised and flexible approach to placements. 38-week, day, extended day, weekly and termly boarding for students aged from 6-25 yearsWe provide a living, working and learning environment that is comfortable, beautiful and natural, befitting of a home away from home with extensive SEND facilities.
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 58% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 63% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 84% of UK Education 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £8,829,670 | £8,624,616 | £8,606,993 | £12,759,552 | £12,759,552 | 237 / 2 |
| 2023 | £8,810,518 | £8,060,591 | £8,060,591 | £12,554,498 | £5,621,091 | 249 / 4 |
| 2022 | £8,907,755 | £7,752,409 | £7,752,409 | £11,804,571 | £11,804,571 | 239 / 0 |
| 2021 | £8,641,103 | £7,218,275 | £7,218,275 | £10,649,225 | £10,600,000 | 256 / 0 |
| 2020 | £8,182,691 | £6,783,442 | £6,783,442 | £9,226,397 | £2,700,000 | 250 / 14 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Sheiling Special Education Trust
What does The Sheiling Special Education Trust do?
Our school and college offer an individualised and flexible approach to placements. 38-week, day, extended day, weekly and termly boarding for students aged from 6-25 yearsWe provide a living, working and learning environment that is comfortable, beautiful and natural, befitting of a home away from home with extensive SEND facilities.
How much income did The Sheiling Special Education Trust report in 2024?
The Sheiling Special Education Trust reported total income of £8.83m and reported expenditure of £8.62m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Sheiling Special Education Trust?
The Sheiling Special Education Trust has a program ratio of 97.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Sheiling Special Education Trust registered as a charity?
The Sheiling Special Education Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 October 2012 as charity number 1149264. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs The Sheiling Special Education Trust?
The Sheiling Special Education Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR J FREEMAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Sheiling Special Education Trust operate?
The Sheiling Special Education Trust operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Sheiling Special Education Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Sheiling Special Education Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149264.
Details
Horton Road
Ashley Heath
RINGWOOD
Hampshire
BH24 2EB
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Also Known As
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- 14 May 2026
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