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.
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.
Grants
Bootham School makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £13,699,222
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- education and training
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 74% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 322). How is this calculated?
Higher than 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 50% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £13,650,896 | £13,699,222 | £13,509,425 | £12,636,470 | £10,865,699 | 175 / 2 |
| 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 |
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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 2025?
Bootham School reported total income of £13.65m and reported expenditure of £13.70m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bootham School?
Bootham School has a program ratio of 99.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 74% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 322 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.
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated