Austin Friars
Also known as: Austin Friars & St Monica's Preparatory School Limited, Austin Friars School, St Monica's Preparatory School Limited
As the only Independent day school for girls and boys aged 3 - 18 in the North of Cumbria and south-west Scotland, Austin Friars is continuing to develop its strong reputation for meeting the individual needs of all its pupils.
Activities & Mission
As the only Independent day school for girls and boys aged 3 - 18 in the North of Cumbria and south-west Scotland, Austin Friars is continuing to develop its strong reputation for meeting the individual needs of all its pupils.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 50% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% 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
Expenditure Categories
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 | £5,428,157 | £5,380,944 | £5,175,693 | £6,361,719 | £0 | 92 / 12 |
| 2023 | £4,829,643 | £4,912,473 | £4,629,230 | £6,304,264 | £0 | 79 / 7 |
| 2022 | £4,600,919 | £4,695,818 | £4,425,978 | £6,030,353 | £5,972,402 | 94 / 5 |
| 2021 | £4,693,140 | £4,439,918 | £4,245,429 | £6,132,117 | £2,719,941 | 100 / 10 |
| 2020 | £5,040,438 | £4,851,291 | £4,602,468 | £5,860,035 | £0 | 104 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Austin Friars
What does Austin Friars do?
As the only Independent day school for girls and boys aged 3 - 18 in the North of Cumbria and south-west Scotland, Austin Friars is continuing to develop its strong reputation for meeting the individual needs of all its pupils.
How much income did Austin Friars report in 2024?
Austin Friars reported total income of £5.43m and reported expenditure of £5.38m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Austin Friars?
Austin Friars has a program ratio of 95.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Austin Friars registered as a charity?
Austin Friars was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 April 1985 as charity number 516289. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs Austin Friars?
Austin Friars is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Austin Friars operate?
Austin Friars operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Austin Friars a registered charity?
Yes — Austin Friars is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 516289.
Details
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Carlisle
CA3 9PB
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Austin Friars & St Monica's Preparatory School Limited
- Austin Friars School
- St Monica's Preparatory School Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated