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The Unicorn School LTD

The Charity provides education to children between the ages of 3 and 11 for the public benefit, through the running of an independent primary school.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity provides education to children between the ages of 3 and 11 for the public benefit, through the running of an independent primary school.

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

Latest Income
£2,915,780
Latest Expenditure
£2,828,284

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 55% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 61% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 79% 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

Donations & Legacies £37,099
Charitable Activities £2,778,023
Other Trading £20,196
Investments £44,741
Other Income £35,721

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,820,762
Raising Funds £7,522
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,915,780
£2,828,284£2,820,762£1,538,326£1,538,32642 / 15
2024
£2,910,650
£2,853,448£2,845,297£1,450,830£1,450,83043 / 0
2023
£2,506,841
£2,603,193£2,594,996£1,393,628£1,393,62843 / 0
2022
£2,412,395
£2,338,305£2,329,941£1,489,980£1,489,98030 / 0
2021
£2,155,280
£2,160,772£2,156,116£1,415,890£1,415,89029 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Unicorn School LTD

What does The Unicorn School LTD do?

The Charity provides education to children between the ages of 3 and 11 for the public benefit, through the running of an independent primary school.

How much income did The Unicorn School LTD report in 2025?

The Unicorn School LTD reported total income of £2.92m and reported expenditure of £2.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Unicorn School LTD?

The Unicorn School LTD has a program ratio of 96.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Unicorn School LTD registered as a charity?

The Unicorn School LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 1971 as charity number 312578. It has been registered for 55 years.

Who runs The Unicorn School LTD?

The Unicorn School LTD is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Unicorn School LTD operate?

The Unicorn School LTD operates in Richmond Upon Thames, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Unicorn School LTD a registered charity?

Yes — The Unicorn School LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 312578.

Details

Address
UNICORN SCHOOL
238 KEW ROAD
RICHMOND
TW9 3JX
Registration Date
4 February 1971
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
312578
Charity Number
312578

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Trustees

Alpesh Bipin Patel
Andrew Chandler
Charlotte Jane Lee
Jennie Amin
John Paul O'Neill
Paul Aubery
Paul Rathbone
Thomas Ewing
William Nicholas Barker

Sectors & Classifications

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