Abingdon School

To advance, for the public benefit, the education of children and young people not older than the age of 19 years at Abingdon School and Abingdon Preparatory School or such other school as the Governors may from time to time determine.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Local Authority

Oxfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£35,239,000

Latest Expenditure

£34,470,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £564,000

Charitable Activities £33,293,000

Other Trading £1,327,000

Investments £55,000

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £34,279,000

Raising Funds £191,000

Governance £25,000

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£35,239,000	£34,470,000	£34,279,000	£65,052,000	£52,208,000	420 / 60
2023	£33,970,000	£33,784,000	£33,639,000	£64,158,000	£51,230,000	402 / 52
2022	£32,344,000	£30,152,000	£30,009,000	£64,020,000	£50,985,000	397 / 43
2021	£28,920,000	£27,332,000	£27,234,000	£61,958,000	£48,748,000	376 / 43
2020	£27,887,000	£26,246,000	£26,151,000	£60,196,000	£47,093,000	393 / 43

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Abingdon School

What does Abingdon School do?

How much income did Abingdon School report in 2024?

Abingdon School reported total income of £35.24m and reported expenditure of £34.47m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Abingdon School?

Abingdon School has a program ratio of 97.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Abingdon School registered as a charity?

Abingdon School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 September 1998 as charity number 1071298. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Abingdon School?

Abingdon School is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Abingdon School operate?

Abingdon School operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Abingdon School a registered charity?

Yes — Abingdon School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1071298.