1509 Group

Also known as: The Royal Grammar School, Guildford, The Royal Grammar School, Guildford Limited

The charity acts as the holding company for a series of companies. Royal Grammar School Guildford, Royal Grammar School Guildford, Foundation, RGS Guildford International Ltd, RGS Guildford International (Dubai) Ltd, RGS Guildford International (China) Ltd, RGS Guildford Enterprises Ltd.

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Activities & Mission

Grants

1509 Group makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: individuals
Total spending (2025): £29,453,000; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: children and young people
What it supports: education and training

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Country

Qatar

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£30,719,000

Latest Expenditure

£29,453,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £637,000

Charitable Activities £27,487,000

Other Trading £1,669,000

Investments £566,000

Other Income £360,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £29,346,000

Raising Funds £107,000

Governance £49,000

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£30,719,000	£29,453,000	£29,346,000	£47,935,000	£6,156,000	288 / 145
2024	£30,897,000	£27,158,000	£27,020,000	£46,669,000	£5,333,000	292 / 0
2023	£28,325,000	£27,245,000	£27,156,000	£42,928,000	£4,288,000	289 / 0
2022	£26,648,000	£24,291,000	£24,221,000	£41,848,000	£6,075,000	290 / 0
2021	£23,932,000	£22,434,000	£22,301,000	£40,569,000	£5,400,000	283 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about 1509 Group

What does 1509 Group do?

How much income did 1509 Group report in 2025?

1509 Group reported total income of £30.72m and reported expenditure of £29.45m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was 1509 Group registered as a charity?

1509 Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 February 2001 as charity number 1084866. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs 1509 Group?

1509 Group is governed by a board of 18 trustees. The chair of trustees is SARAH KATHLEEN CREEDY MA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does 1509 Group operate?

1509 Group operates across 2 areas: Qatar and England And Wales.

Is 1509 Group a registered charity?

Yes — 1509 Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084866.