Bootham School

TO CARRY ON SUCH SCHOOL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN OF MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS AND OTHERS.

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Activities & Mission

TO CARRY ON SUCH SCHOOL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN OF MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS AND OTHERS.

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

City Of York North Yorkshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£13,822,560

Latest Expenditure

£13,627,923

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 45% 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

Donations & Legacies £382,472

Charitable Activities £13,259,049

Other Trading £137,562

Investments £43,477

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £13,389,151

Raising Funds £238,772

Governance £38,256

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£13,822,560	£13,627,923	£13,389,151	£12,699,238	£11,202,259	179 / 5
2023	£12,990,180	£13,065,223	£12,864,876	£12,436,402	£11,211,566	173 / 3
2022	£12,128,245	£11,507,597	£11,356,091	£12,598,227	£11,371,952	167 / 2
2021	£10,900,906	£10,804,826	£10,683,432	£12,078,990	£10,774,622	169 / 1
2020	£10,403,524	£10,630,713	£10,393,568	£11,900,547	£10,690,266	167 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bootham School

What does Bootham School do?

TO CARRY ON SUCH SCHOOL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN OF MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS AND OTHERS.

How much income did Bootham School report in 2024?

Bootham School reported total income of £13.82m and reported expenditure of £13.63m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bootham School?

Bootham School has a program ratio of 96.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bootham School registered as a charity?

Bootham School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 October 1983 as charity number 513645. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs Bootham School?

Bootham School is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Catherine Woodbine. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bootham School operate?

Bootham School operates across 2 areas: City Of York and North Yorkshire.

Is Bootham School a registered charity?

Yes — Bootham School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 513645.