DOWNE HOUSE TRUST

About DOWNE HOUSE TRUST

DOWNE HOUSE TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 309091). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 53/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2025), DOWNE HOUSE TRUST reported a total income of £646,000 and total expenditure of £2,634,000, a spending ratio of 408% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, DOWNE HOUSE TRUST describes its activities as follows: The object of Downe House Trust is the provision and conduct at or near Cold Ash, near Newbury, of a day or day and boarding school for girls. To that end the trust provides and intends to provide the 110 acre site and properties used by Downe House School. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 407.7% of income spent on charitable work