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
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 73% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 80% 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
Expenditure Categories
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 | £8,811,103 | £8,945,298 | £8,945,298 | £16,163,366 | £16,012,019 | 145 / 1 |
| 2024 | £8,761,378 | £8,933,207 | £8,932,160 | £16,297,561 | £14,745,075 | 150 / 0 |
| 2023 | £8,117,813 | £8,435,156 | £8,432,644 | £16,470,153 | £13,641,829 | 129 / 0 |
| 2022 | £8,077,162 | £7,473,942 | £7,471,177 | £16,837,467 | £13,369,819 | 118 / 0 |
| 2021 | £7,097,469 | £6,491,505 | £6,478,711 | £16,316,291 | £16,316,291 | 102 / 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 2025?
Bethany School reported total income of £8.81m and reported expenditure of £8.95m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bethany School?
Bethany School has a program ratio of 101.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 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.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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