THE PRINCETHORPE FOUNDATION
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Next accounts due
2027-05-31 (in 1y)
Last filed for 2025-08-31
Confirmation statement due
2027-02-02 (in 9mo)
Last made up 2026-01-19
Watchouts
Cash
£6M
+28.9% vs 2024
Net assets
£23M
+2.2% vs 2024
Employees
304
+1% vs 2024
Profit before tax
—
Period ending 2025-08-31
Watchouts
Facts from the Companies House register and the latest accounts — not a rating
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3 officer resignations in last 12 months
Multiple officers have left the board recently — see the People section for who.
Name history
Renamed 2 times since incorporation
- THE PRINCETHORPE FOUNDATION 2011-08-05 → present
- WARWICKSHIRE CATHOLIC INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 2001-04-03 → 2011-08-05
- WARWICKSHIRE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 2001-03-12 → 2001-04-03
Net assets
2-year trend · vs Consumer Discretionary median
Accounts
2-year trend · latest reflected 2025-08-31
| Metric | Trend | 2024-08-31 | 2025-08-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | £20,329,624 | £19,620,332 | |
| Operating profit | — | — | |
| Profit before tax | — | — | |
| Net profit | £773,441 | £500,765 | |
| Cash | £4,705,715 | £6,064,355 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | £25,808,801 | £25,745,139 | |
| Net assets | £22,725,905 | £23,226,670 | |
| Equity | £22,725,905 | £23,226,670 | |
| Average employees | 301 | 304 | |
| Wages | £10,147,036 | £10,221,767 |
Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. About these numbers
Ratios
Computed from the line items above — sparklines read oldest → newest
| Ratio | Trend | 2024-08-31 | 2025-08-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net margin | 3.8% | 2.6% | |
| Current ratio | 0.96x | 1.08x |
Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.
Audit & accounting basis
- Accounting basis
- FRS 102
- Reporting scope
- Standalone (parent only)
- Auditor
- Crowe U.K. LLP
- Audit opinion
- Unqualified (clean)
- Going concern
- Affirmed
“Trustees consider that the Foundation is in a strong position to deal with the current challenges of inflation, increasing energy costs and a more difficult economic climate. The number of pupils in the Foundation's schools is very healthy in November 2025 and a strong level of enquiry for current and future entry into all schools has been maintained.”
Group structure
- THE PRINCETHORPE FOUNDATION · parent
- Princethorpe Enterprises Limited 100%
Significant events
- “The government announced the loss of charitable rate relief, significant additional employer's national insurance costs and, most significantly, that VAT would apply to school fees from January 2025. The response of Trustees was to ensure that current pupils can continue their education in Foundation schools without facing the disruption and upset of moving schools.”
- “From 1 January 2025 the role of Foundation Bursar was replaced by the role of Foundation Director of Finance and other roles including Foundation Director of Business Services and Foundation Director of Facilities.”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
16 active · 45 resigned
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILEY, Rebecca | Secretary | 2025-12-08 | — | — |
| BROWN, Simon Anthony | Director | 2024-04-24 | Aug 1957 | British |
| CARTER, Paul Richard | Director | 2025-12-09 | Mar 1954 | British |
| FISHER, John Nigel | Director | 2020-09-02 | Jun 1961 | British |
| FORSTER, Barbara Maria | Director | 2019-10-28 | May 1954 | British |
| HARCOURT, Richard Watkin | Director | 2020-03-19 | Jul 1964 | British |
| JENKINSON, Charles Henry | Director | 2017-08-15 | Jan 1962 | British |
| JOHNSON, Rowland Alexander | Director | 2023-06-08 | Sep 1973 | British |
| KNIGHT, Helen Mary | Director | 2022-03-14 | Apr 1955 | British |
| LEE, Robert James | Director | 2023-05-16 | Sep 1966 | British |
| LLOYD, Malcolm John, Dr | Director | 2025-12-29 | May 1965 | British |
| ROSSER, Sally Anne | Director | 2023-09-28 | May 1961 | British |
| SHIPTON, Jonathan Mark | Director | 2025-12-09 | May 1968 | British |
| WARNER, Bernard John, Commodore | Director | 2014-11-03 | Apr 1948 | British |
| WESTLAKE, Nigel Treliving | Director | 2024-05-29 | Apr 1959 | British |
| YUEN, Kirstie | Director | 2025-12-02 | May 1969 | British |
Show 45 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAW, Paul Edwin | Secretary | 2001-03-12 | 2008-12-31 |
| TOLCHER, Edward James Kenneth | Secretary | 2009-01-01 | 2026-04-01 |
| BEESLEY, Geoffrey George, Major | Director | 2008-01-01 | 2008-08-31 |
| BELL, Bernadette Marian | Director | 2023-12-11 | 2024-12-16 |
| BERTI, Susan Mary | Director | 2008-09-01 | 2011-08-08 |
| BIRDI, Jatinder Singh | Director | 2021-08-27 | 2024-10-14 |
| BOGIE, Mary Jude, Sister | Director | 2008-01-01 | 2018-07-06 |
| BROOK, Elaine | Director | 2008-09-01 | 2008-12-01 |
| CAHILL, Nicholas John Patrick | Director | 2011-03-28 | 2012-12-01 |
| CHAPLIN, John David | Director | 2008-01-01 | 2008-08-31 |
| CHRISTOU, Christos Achilles | Director | 2001-03-12 | 2008-08-31 |
| COOK, Caroline Anne Elizabeth | Director | 2019-06-19 | 2022-02-23 |
| CORNFORTH, Athelstane Quintin David | Director | 2008-01-01 | 2022-12-12 |
| COURTNEY, Patrick Joseph, Reverend | Director | 2001-03-12 | 2011-03-16 |
| CROWTON, Jane Margaret | Director | 2023-10-19 | 2024-02-19 |
| FLETCHER, Michael William | Director | 2018-05-08 | 2023-05-02 |
| FRY, Shannon Christina Marie | Director | 2022-11-04 | 2023-10-20 |
| GRIFFIN, Elizabeth Mary Frances | Director | 2015-07-20 | 2024-12-09 |
| HIGGINSON, Samuel James | Director | 2024-10-18 | 2024-12-19 |
| JACKSON, David George | Director | 2008-01-01 | 2022-12-12 |
| KEELER, Michael Stephen, Dr | Director | 2001-03-12 | 2007-12-31 |
| KENWARD, Elizabeth Clare | Director | 2018-01-26 | 2022-06-28 |
| KERRIGAN, Marie Ellen | Director | 2020-09-02 | 2021-09-21 |
| KERSHAW, Sarah Kathrene | Director | 2010-09-01 | 2016-12-05 |
| LANE, Cecilia Mary | Director | 2016-05-10 | 2019-08-11 |
| LEE, Christopher John | Director | 2008-01-01 | 2010-09-10 |
| LINES, Patricia Mary | Director | 2016-09-15 | 2020-03-19 |
| LONG, Christopher Paul | Director | 2012-09-17 | 2014-07-15 |
| LONG, Doreen | Director | 2001-03-12 | 2008-08-31 |
| MACDONALD, Catherine Therese | Director | 2015-09-22 | 2017-07-05 |
| MCGRORY, Caroline Maria | Director | 2018-02-16 | 2023-04-14 |
| MCNAMARA, Teresa Mary | Director | 2011-03-28 | 2023-09-18 |
| O'FARRELL, Mary Theresa | Director | 2008-01-01 | 2018-09-03 |
| O'FLANAGAN, Patricia Ann | Director | 2001-03-12 | 2008-09-15 |
| PARSONS, Jean-Pierre Raymond Gabriel | Director | 2013-03-25 | 2018-01-05 |
| RAY, Brian, Professor | Director | 2001-03-12 | 2016-09-05 |
| REDMAN, Gary Stephen | Director | 2024-10-18 | 2025-11-26 |
| RUSH, Peter John | Director | 2010-09-01 | 2017-08-31 |
| RUSSELL, Colin James | Director | 2008-09-01 | 2022-12-12 |
| SANGERA, Parvendeep Kaur | Director | 2025-09-23 | 2026-04-02 |
| SHAW, Kieron Dermot | Director | 2017-10-30 | 2023-09-28 |
| THOROGOOD, Bernard | Director | 2008-01-01 | 2008-08-31 |
| TRANTER, Carl Roderick, Reverend | Director | 2008-01-01 | 2011-08-31 |
| WHELAN, Alan Raymond, Reverend | Director | 2001-03-12 | 2012-12-01 |
| WHITEMAN, Lucy Philomena | Director | 2001-03-12 | 2006-12-04 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 199 total filings
Material constitutional events — rename, articles re-file, resolution
- 2025-12-21 RESOLUTIONS Resolution
- 2025-12-21 MA Memorandum articles
- 2025-02-11 RESOLUTIONS Resolution
- 2025-02-11 MA Memorandum articles
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | TM02 | officers | Termination secretary company with name termination date | |
| 2026-04-14 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2026-01-30 | MR01 | mortgage | Mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date | |
| 2026-01-21 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2026-01-20 | AP03 | officers | Appoint person secretary company with name date | |
| 2026-01-02 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-12-28 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2025-12-21 | RESOLUTIONS | resolution | Resolution | |
| 2025-12-21 | MA | incorporation | Memorandum articles | |
| 2025-12-10 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-12-09 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-12-02 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-11-26 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-09-23 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-05-14 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2025-02-11 | RESOLUTIONS | resolution | Resolution | |
| 2025-02-11 | MA | incorporation | Memorandum articles | |
| 2025-02-05 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2024-12-19 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-12-17 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date |
Public-record activity
Raw counts from Companies House — last 12–24 months
- Filings
- 15
- Capital events
- 0
- Officers appointed
- 5
- Officers resigned
- 3
last 12 months
last 24 months
last 12 months
last 12 months
Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.
Year-on-year
FY2024 → FY2025 · period ending 2025-08-31 vs 2024-08-31
-
Turnover
-3.5%
£20,329,624 £19,620,332
-
Cash
+28.9%
£4,705,715 £6,064,355
-
Net assets
+2.2%
£22,725,905 £23,226,670
-
Employees
+1%
301 304
-
Wages
+0.7%
£10,147,036 £10,221,767
Each % is (latest − prior) ÷ |prior| for the line item as filed. The comparison is only shown when the latest and prior accounts cover broadly equal-length periods — short or long stubs (typical around incorporation or a year-end change) are suppressed rather than misrepresented. Lines a company doesn't report are omitted. About these numbers