Canford School Limited
To advance the education of boys and girls including but not limited to the provision of a senior school in or near Canford, Dorset and/or if thought desirable, in other parts of England or Wales, in accordance with the principles of the Church of England.
Activities & Mission
To advance the education of boys and girls including but not limited to the provision of a senior school in or near Canford, Dorset and/or if thought desirable, in other parts of England or Wales, in accordance with the principles of the Church of England.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 22% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 320). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% 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 | £27,323,290 | £25,471,573 | £23,907,079 | £61,356,421 | £11,019,056 | 479 / 171 |
| 2024 | £27,446,963 | £25,281,532 | £23,830,188 | £58,861,974 | £13,682,029 | 488 / 170 |
| 2023 | £24,909,981 | £22,899,793 | £21,438,698 | £56,036,841 | £9,221,062 | 449 / 175 |
| 2022 | £23,323,151 | £21,194,514 | £19,914,915 | £54,403,317 | £11,215,394 | 465 / 200 |
| 2021 | £26,585,258 | £19,715,206 | £19,123,689 | £52,641,137 | £10,508,629 | 468 / 264 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Canford School Limited
What does Canford School Limited do?
To advance the education of boys and girls including but not limited to the provision of a senior school in or near Canford, Dorset and/or if thought desirable, in other parts of England or Wales, in accordance with the principles of the Church of England.
How much income did Canford School Limited report in 2025?
Canford School Limited reported total income of £27.32m and reported expenditure of £25.47m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Canford School Limited?
Canford School Limited has a program ratio of 87.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 320 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Canford School Limited registered as a charity?
Canford School Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 July 1964 as charity number 306315. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Canford School Limited?
Canford School Limited is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIR GARY ROBERT COWARD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Canford School Limited operate?
Canford School Limited operates across 2 areas: Dorset and Poole.
Is Canford School Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Canford School Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 306315.
Details
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BH21 3AD
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