Ackworth School

The provision of bursaries to children wishing to attend Ackworth school and the provision of facilities to people in the wider Ackworth community.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of bursaries to children wishing to attend Ackworth school and the provision of facilities to people in the wider Ackworth community.

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£9,019,738

Latest Expenditure

£8,937,799

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 52% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 37% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 38% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £58,098

Charitable Activities £8,682,676

Other Trading £236,431

Investments £38,533

Other Income £4,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,664,484

Raising Funds £273,315

Governance £0

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	£9,019,738	£8,937,799	£8,664,484	£6,091,829	£4,131,218	169 / 0
2023	£8,321,363	£9,099,947	£8,784,887	£5,908,301	£4,005,137	167 / 0
2022	£8,024,524	£8,390,918	£8,170,388	£6,695,332	£256,649	168 / 10
2021	£7,870,060	£7,912,208	£7,708,618	£7,155,150	£1,252,573	167 / 20
2020	£8,289,230	£8,019,388	£7,672,974	£7,029,438	£3,033,431	140 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ackworth School

What does Ackworth School do?

The provision of bursaries to children wishing to attend Ackworth school and the provision of facilities to people in the wider Ackworth community.

How much income did Ackworth School report in 2024?

Ackworth School reported total income of £9.02m and reported expenditure of £8.94m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Ackworth School?

Ackworth School has a program ratio of 96.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Ackworth School registered as a charity?

Ackworth School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 November 2017 as charity number 1175704. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Ackworth School?

Ackworth School is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ackworth School operate?

Ackworth School operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ackworth School a registered charity?

Yes — Ackworth School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1175704.