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Bethany School

Also known as: Bethany School Limited

To advance the education of boys and girls by the provision of a school or schools based on a strong Christian foundation and tolerant of other faiths

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Activities & Mission

To advance the education of boys and girls by the provision of a school or schools based on a strong Christian foundation and tolerant of other faiths

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

Latest Income
£8,761,378
Latest Expenditure
£8,933,207

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 77% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 82% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £116,824
Charitable Activities £8,446,406
Other Trading £136,867
Investments £9,478
Other Income £51,803

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,932,160
Raising Funds £1,047
Governance £22,706
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£8,761,378
£8,933,207£8,932,160£16,297,561£14,745,075150 / 0
2023
£8,117,813
£8,435,156£8,432,644£16,470,153£13,641,829129 / 0
2022
£8,077,162
£7,473,942£7,471,177£16,837,467£13,369,819118 / 0
2021
£7,097,469
£6,491,505£6,478,711£16,316,291£16,316,291102 / 0
2020
£6,844,126
£6,674,241£6,664,031£15,479,840£12,524,897115 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bethany School

What does Bethany School do?

To advance the education of boys and girls by the provision of a school or schools based on a strong Christian foundation and tolerant of other faiths

How much income did Bethany School report in 2024?

Bethany School reported total income of £8.76m and reported expenditure of £8.93m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bethany School?

Bethany School has a program ratio of 101.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bethany School registered as a charity?

Bethany School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 1962 as charity number 307937. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Bethany School?

Bethany School is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jonathan Mark Fenn. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bethany School operate?

Bethany School operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bethany School a registered charity?

Yes — Bethany School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 307937.

Details

Address
BETHANY SCHOOL LTD
CURTISDEN GREEN
GOUDHURST
CRANBROOK
TN17 1LB
Registration Date
14 November 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
307937
Charity Number
307937

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Trustees

Jonathan Mark Fenn Chair
Alex Sharkey
Amanda McKnight
Andrew CUNNINGHAM
Elizabeth Connell
Justin Philip Keble Hobson
Keith Buckland
Lindsay Roberts
Moira Duncombe
NIGEL PHILIP KIMBER
Peter Gerald Bateman
Sophie Hawkes

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Bethany School Limited

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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