Barnard Castle School

THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ARE TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF BOYS AND GIRLS BY THE PROVISION OF A DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOL IN OR NEAR BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM AND TO GIVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOL IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES.

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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

Durham

Financial Information

Latest Income

£12,297,068

Latest Expenditure

£13,103,174

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £27,122

Charitable Activities £11,950,309

Other Trading £194,519

Investments £125,118

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £13,064,098

Raising Funds £39,076

Governance £182,759

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	£12,297,068	£13,103,174	£13,064,098	£9,922,120	£9,284,669	204 / 0
2024	£12,908,578	£12,952,456	£12,900,751	£10,755,393	£10,069,516	206 / 0
2023	£11,853,202	£11,454,302	£11,398,624	£9,212,325	£8,572,604	204 / 2
2022	£10,572,958	£10,218,782	£10,146,450	£8,816,852	£8,165,763	191 / 0
2021	£9,292,964	£9,748,816	£9,659,096	£8,591,874	£7,801,041	191 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Barnard Castle School

What does Barnard Castle School do?

How much income did Barnard Castle School report in 2025?

Barnard Castle School reported total income of £12.30m and reported expenditure of £13.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Barnard Castle School registered as a charity?

Barnard Castle School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 August 2008 as charity number 1125375. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Barnard Castle School?

Barnard Castle School is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Barnard Castle School operate?

Barnard Castle School operates in Durham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Barnard Castle School a registered charity?

Yes — Barnard Castle School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125375.