The Unicorn Trust
Also known as: The Unicorn School for the Dyslexic Child, The Unicorn School, The Phoenix College, The Phoenix School
A school that provides full time education for children with specific learning difficulties,small classes and individual daily tuition to enable pupils to return to mainstream as soon as possible
Activities & Mission
A school that provides full time education for children with specific learning difficulties,small classes and individual daily tuition to enable pupils to return to mainstream as soon as possible
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 78% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% 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 | £4,638,221 | £4,388,025 | £4,381,369 | £2,038,912 | £2,026,912 | 72 / 1 |
| 2024 | £3,920,683 | £3,506,917 | £3,503,395 | £1,788,716 | £268,923 | 58 / 1 |
| 2023 | £3,301,079 | £3,005,963 | £2,998,040 | £1,374,950 | £785,975 | 51 / 1 |
| 2022 | £2,999,521 | £2,762,091 | £2,726,906 | £1,079,834 | £564,910 | 49 / 1 |
| 2021 | £2,523,012 | £2,310,706 | £2,303,666 | £842,404 | £842,404 | 39 / 2 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Unicorn Trust
What does The Unicorn Trust do?
A school that provides full time education for children with specific learning difficulties,small classes and individual daily tuition to enable pupils to return to mainstream as soon as possible
How much income did The Unicorn Trust report in 2025?
The Unicorn Trust reported total income of £4.64m and reported expenditure of £4.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Unicorn Trust?
The Unicorn Trust has a program ratio of 102.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 78% 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 Unicorn Trust registered as a charity?
The Unicorn Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 1998 as charity number 1070807. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs The Unicorn Trust?
The Unicorn Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Strivens. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Unicorn Trust operate?
The Unicorn Trust operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Unicorn Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Unicorn Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1070807.
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Also Known As
- The Unicorn School for the Dyslexic Child
- The Unicorn School
- The Phoenix College
- The Phoenix School
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated