Clifton College

The College comprises two schools whose objects are to provide an all round education to boys and girls from age 2 to age 18.

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Activities & Mission

The College comprises two schools whose objects are to provide an all round education to boys and girls from age 2 to age 18.

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

Bristol City North Somerset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£45,544,747

Latest Expenditure

£44,065,106

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 23% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 86.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 13% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 32.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 3% 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

Donations & Legacies £6,783,971

Charitable Activities £33,301,480

Other Trading £5,231,403

Investments £127,637

Other Income £100,256

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £37,972,954

Raising Funds £5,908,237

Governance £8,565,589

Grants to Institutions £442,794

Other Expenditure £183,915

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	£45,544,747	£44,065,106	£37,972,954	£26,042,520	£0	606 / 6
2023	£37,907,338	£38,751,416	£32,935,417	£24,036,769	£0	606 / 8
2022	£31,066,146	£29,639,694	£27,274,623	£25,119,013	£0	516 / 0
2021	£27,133,000	£26,884,000	£25,655,000	£24,178,000	£0	507 / 0
2020	£26,917,178	£27,578,545	£25,798,145	£23,169,215	£0	669 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Clifton College

What does Clifton College do?

The College comprises two schools whose objects are to provide an all round education to boys and girls from age 2 to age 18.

How much income did Clifton College report in 2024?

Clifton College reported total income of £45.54m and reported expenditure of £44.07m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Clifton College?

Clifton College has a program ratio of 83.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Clifton College registered as a charity?

Clifton College was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 March 1964 as charity number 311735. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Clifton College?

Clifton College is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Clifton College operate?

Clifton College operates across 2 areas: Bristol City and North Somerset.

Is Clifton College a registered charity?

Yes — Clifton College is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 311735.