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Rating for THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD

92/100 Clarity Score · 4 stars · Charity Commission filings · How we score

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92/100

Clarity score

Exceptional

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London · NW8 0NP Reg 312738 Registered charity Official website Charity Commission register

Mission

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD is a registered UK charity (312738) working in children & youth in London · NW8 0NP. CharityCompare scores the organisation from public Charity Commission annual accounts — financial efficiency, transparency, and filing compliance — not programme outcomes.

In short: THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD scores 92 out of 100 (4 stars). 96% average program spend (3-year average). Filings are up to date with no major concerns.

Overview

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD has a Clarity Score of 92 out of 100 on CharityCompare (4 stars, Exceptional). Charity Commission registration number 312738. Status: Registered. Primary cause area: Children & youth. Latest accounts year 2021: total income £43m, with 96% of expenditure on charitable activities. Accounts filing: up to date. Reserves: approximately 3 months of operating costs. No major red flags from our filing review. Scores are independent and based on official filings — not a donation recommendation.

Data from Charity Commission register, last updated .

Overall score

92/100

4★ · Great

Cause spend

96%

3-yr avg · charitable activities

Accountability

93/100

Finance beacon

Income

£43m

Latest year 2021

Reserves

3 mo

Months of running costs

Accounts filing

On time

Charity Commission

£44.7 raised per £1 fundraising (3-yr avg) · 3% overhead · Website on register · Confidence: high

Data & confidence

Source
Charity Commission (E&W)
Accounts year
2021
Filing date
2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000
Profile reviewed
2026-06-24

High confidence — complete filing data

Scores reflect the latest annual accounts on the register. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons require information beyond public filings.

Beacon report

Detailed accountability and finance metrics from Charity Commission filings — structured for transparency in our four-beacon report.

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

93/100

Accountability & Transparency metrics for THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD
Metric Score Value
Filing history (5 years)

100% on-time over five years = 15 pts · one late filing = 5 pts · two or more = 0 pts.

100% 15/15 pts
Trustee oversight

Three or more trustees on the register = 15 pts · one or two = 0 pts (governance red flag).

100% 23 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies

Safeguarding (4) · conflict of interest (3) · volunteer management (3) — from Charity Commission annual return.

70% 7/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

83/100

Financial Health metrics for THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD
Metric Score Value
Reserves (months of cash)

3–24 months = 15 pts · 1–3 months = 7 pts · under 1 month or over 3 years (hoarding) = 0 pts.

100% 3 months · 15/15 pts
Income stability / growth

Positive or stable three-year revenue trend = 10 pts · sustained decline = 0 pts.

100% 10/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets

Low debt (< 30% liabilities to assets) = 5 pts · high debt = 0 pts.

0% 47% · 0/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

100/100

Financial Efficiency metrics for THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD
Metric Score Value
Program expense ratio

≥ 75% on charitable activities = 10 pts · 60–75% = 5 pts · below 60% = 0 pts.

100% 96% · 10/10 pts (3-year average)
Fundraising efficiency

Spends ≤ £0.20 to raise £1 = 10 pts · £0.21–£0.35 = 5 pts · above £0.35 = 0 pts (fundraising cost ÷ income).

100% 2p per £1 income · 10/10 pts (3-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

100/100

Community Support metrics for THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD
Metric Score Value
Volunteer-to-staff ratio

More volunteers than paid staff = 10 pts · equal mix = 5 pts · no volunteers = 0 pts.

100% 440 volunteers / 374 staff · 10/10 pts

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Clarity Score

92/100 total · Exceptional · 4 of 4 stars

Four pillars (40 + 30 + 20 + 10 points) from Charity Commission filings — see methodology for full weightings.

93/100
Accountability & Transparency
83/100
Financial Health
100/100
Financial Efficiency
100/100
Community Support

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

93/100

Filing history (5 years)15/15 pts
Trustee oversight23 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies7/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

83/100

Reserves (months of cash)3 months · 15/15 pts
Income stability / growth10/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets47% · 0/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

100/100

Program expense ratio96% · 10/10 pts (3-year average)
Fundraising efficiency2p per £1 income · 10/10 pts (3-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

100/100

Volunteer-to-staff ratio440 volunteers / 374 staff · 10/10 pts

Revenue & expenses

Latest filed year 2021 · Source: Charity Commission annual accounts

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD revenue and expenses for 2021
Category Amount % of spend
Total income £43m
Total expenditure £43m
Charitable activities £41m 97%
Fundraising £1.3m 3%
Governance & admin £102k 0%
97%On charitable activities

Where the money goes

Latest accounts (2021) · £43m spent

  • Charitable activities97%
  • Fundraising3%
  • Governance0%

Trust indicators

Pulled from the Charity Commission register — filing behaviour, board size, and workforce where reported.

  • Accounts filed on time

    up to date · last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000

  • Trustee board size (3–12)

    23 trustees on the Charity Commission register

  • Workforce on register

    374 employees · 440 volunteers (1:1 volunteer-to-staff)

Fundraising Regulator

Not listed as member

Separate from our financial scores — shows whether the charity follows the Code of Fundraising Practice.

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Official register

Reg 312738

Full trustee list, accounts, and regulatory history on the Charity Commission.

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Trustees & officers

  • Daniel Dwight Hajjar since 2017
  • Stephanie Roanne Schueppert since 2018
  • Luca Bassi since 2018
  • George Hatzmann since 2018
  • Dr Hahnah Kasowski Seminara Chair · since 2019
  • Irene Zia since 2019
  • Kavi Vipul Thakrar since 2019
  • McKenzie Erin Webster since 2021
  • James Darren Allaway since 2021
  • Alison Victoria Ferguson-Woods since 2021
  • Mark Edward Agne since 2021
  • Mallika Kapur since 2022
How we score charities +

The Clarity Score is a 100-point rating from UK Charity Commission data. Four pillars — Accountability & Transparency (40), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10). A statutory inquiry sets the score to 0 automatically.

Full methodology →

Accountability & Transparency

Scored from filings

40 points — filing history (15), trustee oversight (15), declared policies (10).

Financial Health

Scored from filings

30 points — reserves (15), income stability (10), liabilities to assets (5).

Financial Efficiency

Scored from filings

20 points — program expense ratio (10), fundraising efficiency (10). Kept at 20% to avoid punishing legitimate infrastructure costs.

Community Support

Scored from filings

10 points — volunteer-to-staff ratio from Charity Commission workforce data.

Overall score

Sum of all pillar points. Translated to stars: 90–100 Exceptional (4★), 75–89 Good (3★), 60–74 Needs improvement (2★), below 60 Poor (1★).

Five-year trends

£0k £14800k £29600k £44400k £59200k 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Income 2021: £43,069k Spending 2021: £42,645k Cause spend 2021: £41,336k Income 2022: £44,588k Spending 2022: £48,181k Cause spend 2022: £46,571k Income 2023: £50,429k Spending 2023: £51,966k Cause spend 2023: £50,165k Income 2024: £53,986k Spending 2024: £53,360k Cause spend 2024: £51,576k Income 2025: £59,103k Spending 2025: £53,857k Cause spend 2025: £51,531k
  • Income
  • Spending
  • Cause spend

Values in £ thousands · Source: Charity Commission accounts

Key facts

Overall score
92/100 (4★)
Income
£43m
Cause spend
96% of expenditure
Reg number
312738
Scope
Local (london)
Reserves
3 months
Trustees
23
Accounts year
2021
Filing
up to date

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD's rating, finances, and Charity Commission status.

What is THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD's charity rating? +

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD scores 92 out of 100 on CharityCompare (4 stars — Exceptional). The Clarity Score V1 sums four pillars from Charity Commission filings: Accountability & Transparency (40 pts), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10).

Is THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD a legitimate UK charity? +

Yes — THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under registration number 312738. You can verify the entry on the official register.

What is THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD's Charity Commission registration number? +

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD's registration number is 312738. Official register: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/312738

How much income does THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD receive? +

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD reported £43m total income in its 2021 accounts, based on Charity Commission filings. Five-year trend: declining.

What percentage of THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD's spending goes to charitable activities? +

Approximately 96% of total expenditure went to charitable activities in the latest filed year. Fundraising was 2% and combined overhead (fundraising plus governance) was 3%.

Are THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD's accounts up to date? +

Filing status: up to date (last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000). CharityCompare flags late or missing accounts separately from the financial score.

Where is THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD based? +

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD is listed at London · NW8 0NP, focused on children & youth.

How does CharityCompare score THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON EDUCATIONAL TRUST LTD? +

We analyse Charity Commission annual accounts using three-year averages for program expense, fundraising efficiency, and overhead; working capital from reserves vs average expenditure; liabilities-to-assets from the latest balance sheet when available. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons are not yet assessed from public data alone. See our methodology for weights and thresholds.

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