Classics For All

The charity works for a world in which every state school pupil has the opportunity to benefit from the learning and enjoyment which Classics can bring. Our mission is to create a sustainable demand for Classics in state schools and the resources, both within schools and externally, to meet it.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£686,621

Latest Expenditure

£545,686

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 58.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 18% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 73.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 10% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 32.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 6% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £659,848

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £8,218

Other Income £18,555

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £398,671

Raising Funds £147,015

Governance £31,140

Grants to Institutions £162,358

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£686,621	£545,686	£398,671	£737,078	£709,958	5 / 30
2023	£763,006	£724,111	£545,285	£596,143	£550,979	8 / 30
2022	£631,973	£631,955	£468,298	£557,248	£187,000	5 / 15
2021	£787,151	£599,665	£438,913	£557,230	£444,734	5 / 15
2020	£655,933	£513,137	£341,800	£369,744	£292,361	5 / 49

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Classics For All

What does Classics For All do?

How much income did Classics For All report in 2024?

Classics For All reported total income of £687k and reported expenditure of £546k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Classics For All?

Classics For All has a program ratio of 58.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Classics For All registered as a charity?

Classics For All was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 April 2010 as charity number 1135379. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Classics For All?

Classics For All is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Classics For All operate?

Classics For All operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Classics For All a registered charity?

Yes — Classics For All is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135379.