Cheltenham Ladies College
TO PROVIDE A SOUND AND BROADLY BASED EDUCATION FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN (AND ALSO, IF SO DETERMINED BY COUNCIL, BOYS AND YOUNG MEN) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES AND TO AFFORD FACILITIES FOR STUDY AND RESEARCH
Activities & Mission
TO PROVIDE A SOUND AND BROADLY BASED EDUCATION FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN (AND ALSO, IF SO DETERMINED BY COUNCIL, BOYS AND YOUNG MEN) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES AND TO AFFORD FACILITIES FOR STUDY AND RESEARCH
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 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% 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 | £43,530,000 | £42,093,000 | £40,096,000 | £73,477,000 | £3,761,000 | 721 / 147 |
| 2024 | £42,505,000 | £40,717,000 | £38,661,000 | £71,778,000 | £2,024,000 | 714 / 181 |
| 2023 | £39,717,000 | £37,254,000 | £35,445,000 | £69,385,000 | £0 | 713 / 182 |
| 2022 | £37,151,000 | £32,913,000 | £31,443,000 | £67,011,000 | £0 | 700 / 164 |
| 2021 | £31,042,000 | £31,568,000 | £30,239,000 | £63,092,000 | £0 | 700 / 98 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cheltenham Ladies College
What does Cheltenham Ladies College do?
TO PROVIDE A SOUND AND BROADLY BASED EDUCATION FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN (AND ALSO, IF SO DETERMINED BY COUNCIL, BOYS AND YOUNG MEN) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES AND TO AFFORD FACILITIES FOR STUDY AND RESEARCH
How much income did Cheltenham Ladies College report in 2025?
Cheltenham Ladies College reported total income of £43.53m and reported expenditure of £42.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cheltenham Ladies College?
Cheltenham Ladies College has a program ratio of 92.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cheltenham Ladies College registered as a charity?
Cheltenham Ladies College was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 July 1966 as charity number 311722. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs Cheltenham Ladies College?
Cheltenham Ladies College is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Cathryn Merryl Webster. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cheltenham Ladies College operate?
Cheltenham Ladies College operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cheltenham Ladies College a registered charity?
Yes — Cheltenham Ladies College is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 311722.
Details
Bayshill Road
Cheltenham
GL50 3EP
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