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Bridewell Royal Hospital

Also known as: Bridewell Hospital

The advancement of education by providing boarding and day schooling for boys and girls and the provision of bursaries, scholarships and other educational benefits. The Charity provides financial support in particular for children whose home circumstances make boarding education beneficial.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of education by providing boarding and day schooling for boys and girls and the provision of bursaries, scholarships and other educational benefits. The Charity provides financial support in particular for children whose home circumstances make boarding education beneficial.

Grants

Bridewell Royal Hospital makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£20,976,000
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

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£24,467,000
Latest Expenditure
£20,976,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 322). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 41% 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 £137,000
Charitable Activities £18,009,000
Other Trading £902,000
Investments £574,000
Other Income £4,845,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £20,500,000
Raising Funds £476,000
Governance £37,317
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£24,467,000
£20,976,000£20,500,000£41,244,000£0324 / 7
2024
£16,896,000
£17,816,000£17,316,000£37,284,000£0261 / 7
2023
£14,769,000
£16,498,000£16,202,000£34,857,000£0260 / 10
2022
£13,709,000
£14,567,000£14,373,000£36,523,000£0256 / 20
2021
£12,663,000
£12,810,000£12,702,000£37,945,000£718,000249 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bridewell Royal Hospital

What does Bridewell Royal Hospital do?

The advancement of education by providing boarding and day schooling for boys and girls and the provision of bursaries, scholarships and other educational benefits. The Charity provides financial support in particular for children whose home circumstances make boarding education beneficial.

How much income did Bridewell Royal Hospital report in 2025?

Bridewell Royal Hospital reported total income of £24.47m and reported expenditure of £20.98m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bridewell Royal Hospital?

Bridewell Royal Hospital has a program ratio of 83.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 322 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bridewell Royal Hospital registered as a charity?

Bridewell Royal Hospital was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 August 1966 as charity number 311997. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs Bridewell Royal Hospital?

Bridewell Royal Hospital is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lesley Moon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bridewell Royal Hospital operate?

Bridewell Royal Hospital operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bridewell Royal Hospital a registered charity?

Yes — Bridewell Royal Hospital is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 311997.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Website
www.kesw.org
Registration Date
23 August 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
311997
Charity Number
311997

Trustees

Lesley Moon Chair
ALASTAIR JOHN NAISBITT KING
Also governs 3 other charities
Alderman NICHOLAS STEPHEN LELAND LYONS
Alderman Timothy Russell Hailes
Also governs 3 other charities
Anil Noorani
Also governs 1 other charity
Claire Van Heerden
Clive Robert MARRIOTT
Iain David TURNER
Keith Ian Robert BANNISTER
Also governs 1 other charity
MICHAEL JOHN CHADWICK ACA
MR Angus Stovold
Also governs 2 other charities
RICHARD ERNEST TULLOCH BENNETT LLB
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard Herring
Also governs 1 other charity
Stephen Howard Ravenscroft
Susan Margaret MEIKLE

Also Known As

  • Bridewell Hospital

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