Solihull School
Analysis
Solihull School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Solihull. It was registered in August 2007, 19 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06337650). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Solihull School reported income of £28.1m and spending of £27.7m, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £20.5m to £28.1m (+37%), an average of +8.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 15%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Solihull School sits at the 100th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 100th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Groundwork London (£27.9m), Llamau Limited (£28.4m) and Thomas Coram Foundation for Children (Formerly Foundling Hospital) (£27.6m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 88%, investments 5.2%, trading 3.6% and donations and legacies 2.9%. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 1.4%. Grants to other organisations totalled £1,495. Reserves of £15.7m would cover about 7 months of spending at that rate. It employed 400 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 2.9%
- Charitable activities 88%
- Trading 3.6%
- Investments 5.2%
In the charity's own words
The advancement of education by maintaining an independent day school for boys and girls in Solihull which shall have a religious character in accordance with the tenets of the Church of England and provide a liberal education.The charity provides financial assistance to individuals of ability who cannot afford the fees and offers its facilities to other local organisations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Groundwork London | London | £27.9m |
| Llamau Limited | Cardiff | £28.4m |
| Thomas Coram Foundation for Children (Formerly Foundling Hospital) | London | £27.6m |
| Church Communities UK | Robertsbridge | £28.5m |