Cheltenham College Charitable Trust
The object of the Trust is the advancement of education at Cheltenham College and Cheltenham College Preparatory School. The accounts incorporate a number of Bursary, Scholarship and Prize funds to sponsor pupils at Cheltenham College. The Trust also collects and administers funds raised for both enhancing existing and creating new facilities at the College.
Activities & Mission
The object of the Trust is the advancement of education at Cheltenham College and Cheltenham College Preparatory School. The accounts incorporate a number of Bursary, Scholarship and Prize funds to sponsor pupils at Cheltenham College. The Trust also collects and administers funds raised for both enhancing existing and creating new facilities at the College.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 1% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 843). How is this calculated?
Higher than 15% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2026 — The College Foundation (organisation 5030513)
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — The Sir Michael Mcwilliam Foundation (organisation 5046182)
- Asset transfer in in 2012 — Cheltenham College Fund for Educating Sons of Engineers (organisation 26319)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,528,131 | £84,941 | £74,635 | £4,014,984 | £1,405,492 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £330,068 | £211,822 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £429,406 | £108,036 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £238,588 | £64,743 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £106,756 | £142,017 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cheltenham College Charitable Trust
What does Cheltenham College Charitable Trust do?
The object of the Trust is the advancement of education at Cheltenham College and Cheltenham College Preparatory School. The accounts incorporate a number of Bursary, Scholarship and Prize funds to sponsor pupils at Cheltenham College. The Trust also collects and administers funds raised for both enhancing existing and creating new facilities at the College.
How much income did Cheltenham College Charitable Trust report in 2025?
Cheltenham College Charitable Trust reported total income of £1.53m and reported expenditure of £85k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cheltenham College Charitable Trust?
Cheltenham College Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 4.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 843 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cheltenham College Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Cheltenham College Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 November 1991 as charity number 1006429. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Cheltenham College Charitable Trust?
Cheltenham College Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is WILLIAM STRAKER-NESBIT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cheltenham College Charitable Trust operate?
Cheltenham College Charitable Trust operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cheltenham College Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Cheltenham College Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1006429.
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CHELTENHAM
GL53 7LD
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