Brighton College
Notable UK charityProvision of a first class independent education for children between the ages of 3 to 18. Subject to donations and budgetary limits, scholarship awards are made on the basis of the individual's educational potential and bursary awards are made to enable academically able children to benefit where financial hardship might otherwise preclude.
Activities & Mission
Provision of a first class independent education for children between the ages of 3 to 18. Subject to donations and budgetary limits, scholarship awards are made on the basis of the individual's educational potential and bursary awards are made to enable academically able children to benefit where financial hardship might otherwise preclude.
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 26% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 58% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 50% of UK Education 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 | £80,724,839 | £69,944,889 | £68,875,856 | £162,505,207 | £137,827,255 | 848 / 0 |
| 2024 | £74,110,534 | £64,200,639 | £63,417,527 | £151,429,589 | £128,111,940 | 827 / 27 |
| 2023 | £69,043,246 | £60,168,636 | £59,075,355 | £141,248,470 | £120,144,432 | 800 / 0 |
| 2022 | £64,870,362 | £54,727,952 | £54,142,028 | £131,318,408 | £111,481,454 | 753 / 0 |
| 2021 | £53,926,696 | £46,804,725 | £46,392,429 | £121,252,980 | £103,540,472 | 559 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Brighton College
What does Brighton College do?
Provision of a first class independent education for children between the ages of 3 to 18. Subject to donations and budgetary limits, scholarship awards are made on the basis of the individual's educational potential and bursary awards are made to enable academically able children to benefit where financial hardship might otherwise preclude.
How much income did Brighton College report in 2025?
Brighton College reported total income of £80.72m and reported expenditure of £69.94m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Brighton College?
Brighton College has a program ratio of 85.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Brighton College registered as a charity?
Brighton College was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 March 1963 as charity number 307061. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Brighton College?
Brighton College is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Brighton College operate?
Brighton College operates across 3 areas: Brighton And Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex.
Is Brighton College a registered charity?
Yes — Brighton College is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 307061.
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- 14 May 2026
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