Licensed Trade Charity acquires new school
Revenue generated by the school will be directly invested back into the Licensed Trade Charity.
The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has announced the acquisition of a new location that will expand its specialist education provision for children and young people with a diagnosis of autism.
The charity says its new site in Waterlooville, Hampshire, which will be known as Kennington School, represents a significant milestone in LTC’s long-term growth strategy and commitment to widen access to high-quality, inclusive education.
Revenue generated by the school will be directly invested back into the charity, enabling LTC to support more people working in licensed hospitality facing challenges, while protecting its long-term future.
"This marks an exciting new chapter for LTC, for the families we serve and the industry we support," says Chris Welham, CEO of LTC. "We are unique in that our schools provide an income that, alongside our portfolio of investments and properties, secures the future of the charity and allows us to direct 100% of money donated to us to the people who need it. This acquisition will allow us to offer even more support to the sector."
Every day's a school day
LTC currently runs three independent schools; LVS Ascot in Berkshire, a mainstream day and boarding school; LVS Hassocks in Sussex and LVS Oxford in Oxfordshire, both specialist schools for young people with an autism diagnosis.
The income generated from the schools is invested back into the charity and cover all its costs, allowing LTC to ensure 100% of money donated goes straight to people currently or previously working in the licensed hospitality community.
The previous mainstream prep school on the site in Waterlooville closed earlier in 2025.
Kennington School is expected to open in September 2026, subject to final approvals.
“With a heritage in education that spans more than two centuries, we remain committed to delivering outstanding education and expanding our impact in communities that can benefit most," adds Welham. "Kennington School builds on that legacy, and we are proud of the stability and credibility that have enabled us to take this step. We look forward to bringing this important new school to life.”
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