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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

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.

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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£30,719,000
£29,453,000£29,346,000£47,935,000£6,156,000288 / 145
2024
£30,897,000
£27,158,000£27,020,000£46,669,000£5,333,000292 / 0
2023
£28,325,000
£27,245,000£27,156,000£42,928,000£4,288,000289 / 0
2022
£26,648,000
£24,291,000£24,221,000£41,848,000£6,075,000290 / 0
2021
£23,932,000
£22,434,000£22,301,000£40,569,000£5,400,000283 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about 1509 Group

What does 1509 Group do?

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.

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.

Details

Address
ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL
HIGH STREET
GUILDFORD
GU1 3BB
Registration Date
1 February 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3979031
Charity Number
1084866

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Trustees

SARAH KATHLEEN CREEDY MA Chair
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Astrid Jenn-McAuliffe
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Calvin Wright Ngwena
Dr Lorraine Susan Kendrick Linton
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Faye Emily Carter
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Karen Tania Atkinson
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Kristina Spasic
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LORD RUPERT CHARLES WILLIAM BULLARD ONSLOW
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NICHOLAS EDWARD JOHN VINEALL QC
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Nicola Katrin Vale Nelson-Smith
Peta-Anne Barrow
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Profe Matthew James Humphreys
Professor Helen Eleri Treharne
Robert Nicholas Waterhouse
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Simon George Gimson
STEPHEN JOHN MEREDITH
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Thomas Edward Lingard
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Also Known As

  • The Royal Grammar School, Guildford
  • The Royal Grammar School, Guildford Limited

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