Littlegarth School Limited
Analysis
Littlegarth School Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Colchester. It was registered in June 1974, 52 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01141073). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Littlegarth School Limited reported income of £4.5m and spending of £4.5m, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £3.6m to £4.5m (+26%), an average of +6.0% a year. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Littlegarth School Limited sits at the 97th percentile: it is larger than about 97% of them. 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 Society of Chemical Industry (£4.5m), Parkside School Trust (£4.5m) and Witham Hall School Trust Limited (£4.5m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 98% and investments 1.6%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £853k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 68 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.4%
- Charitable activities 98%
- Investments 1.6%
In the charity's own words
The School is an educational charity to benefit the public by providing first class primary education to children between the ages of 2.5 and 11 independent of the State system. We aim to inspire a life long love of learning, enable each pupil to develop a range of talents and encourage self confidence. We offer an environment where each child can develop and fulfil his or her potential.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Society of Chemical Industry | London | £4.5m |
| Parkside School Trust | Cobham | £4.5m |
| Witham Hall School Trust Limited | Bourne | £4.5m |
| City St George's Students' Union | London | £4.5m |