Benenden School (kent) Limited
Also known as: Benenden School
Independent School for Girls
Activities & Mission
Independent School for Girls
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 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% 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
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 | £27,772,000 | £28,029,000 | £26,377,000 | £56,821,000 | £0 | 411 / 0 |
| 2023 | £25,206,000 | £24,112,000 | £22,677,000 | £56,696,000 | £3,358,000 | 391 / 0 |
| 2022 | £23,293,000 | £21,507,000 | £20,496,000 | £55,157,000 | £3,333,000 | 386 / 0 |
| 2021 | £22,981,554 | £20,591,625 | £19,772,743 | £53,502,532 | £3,626,000 | 390 / 0 |
| 2020 | £21,615,000 | £19,525,000 | £18,733,000 | £50,275,000 | £0 | 394 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Benenden School (kent) Limited
What does Benenden School (kent) Limited do?
Independent School for Girls
How much income did Benenden School (kent) Limited report in 2024?
Benenden School (kent) Limited reported total income of £27.77m and reported expenditure of £28.03m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Benenden School (kent) Limited?
Benenden School (kent) Limited has a program ratio of 95.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Benenden School (kent) Limited registered as a charity?
Benenden School (kent) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 February 1963 as charity number 307854. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Benenden School (kent) Limited?
Benenden School (kent) Limited is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anne Elizabeth McNab. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Benenden School (kent) Limited operate?
Benenden School (kent) Limited operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Benenden School (kent) Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Benenden School (kent) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 307854.
Details
CRANBROOK ROAD
BENENDEN
KENT
TN17 4AA
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated