Holy Cross Preparatory School Kingston
Analysis
Holy Cross Preparatory School Kingston is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in August 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Holy Cross Preparatory School Kingston reported income of £5.6m and spending of £5.1m, spending 92% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from August 2023 to August 2025, income grew from £4.0m to £5.6m (+40%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 42%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Holy Cross Preparatory School Kingston sits at the 99th 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 98th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Roman Catholic Diocese of Hallam Trust (£5.6m), Federation of Synagogues (£5.6m) and OM International (£5.5m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 83% and investments 2.5%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £2.3m would cover about 5 months of spending at that rate. It employed 75 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.0%
- Charitable activities 83%
- Investments 2.5%
- Other 14%
In the charity's own words
To advance education in accordance with the principles and doctrines of the Roman Catholic religion in particular, but without limitation, by running a school known as Holy Cross Preparatory School in accordance with the principles and subject to the regulations and discipline of the Roman Catholic church but welcoming to all faiths and backgrounds.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Hallam Trust | Sheffield | £5.6m |
| Federation of Synagogues | London | £5.6m |
| OM International | Parkhouse | £5.5m |
| The Cathedral Church of St Andrew in Wells | Somerset | £5.7m |