The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

The A S Neill Summerhill Trust

Registered charity 1089804 Registered since 2001

Operates: Throughout England And Wales

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Board DNA

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7
trustees on the board
6.2y median 5.5y
average tenure
13y
longest tenure
2
trustees past 6 years
3.5y
average years in governance
7 vs 0 portfolio
first-time trustees
0
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Education/training 7General Charitable Purposes 7

Gaps to watch

  • No commercial or business experience on the board
  • Narrow spread of causes across the board
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Contact

Websitewww.summerhillschool.co.uk
Emailtrust@summerhillschool.co.uk
Phone01728 830540
AddressSummerhill School, Westward Ho, LEISTON, IP16 4HY

Finances

£63,955 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£36,751£17,682
2022£28,691£37,156
2023£18,308£34,199
2024£10,708£16,835
2025£63,955£18,045

What it does

What

General Charitable PurposesEducation/training

Who

Children/young PeopleThe General Public/mankind

How

Makes Grants To IndividualsMakes Grants To OrganisationsProvides Advocacy/advice/informationSponsors Or Undertakes Research

Charitable objects

The objects of the Trust are to advance the education of the public in the educational philosophy, ideas, life and writings of Alexander Sutherland Neill (1883-1973) (A.S. Neill) and Zoë Neill Readhead, especially in the aims of educating children to be happy, sincere, balanced and sociable.

Governing document: DECLARATION OF TRUST MADE 23RD APRIL 2001 as amended on 26 Mar 2023 as amended on 29 Nov 2022

Trustees (7)

7trustees
0aged 70+

Connected charities (0)

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