Colfe's School

Also known as: Colfe's Educational Foundation

THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY THE PROVISION AND CONDUCT OF A DAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS IN OR NEAR THE LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM AND, IN SO FAR AS IT IS INCIDENTAL OR ANCILLARY TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, SUCH OTHER PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AS SHALL BE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE.

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Activities & Mission

Grants

Colfe's School makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: individuals
Total spending (2025): £26,074,000; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: children and young people and the general public
What it supports: education and training

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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

Kent

Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£27,745,000

Latest Expenditure

£26,074,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 97.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 3.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £319,000

Charitable Activities £25,520,000

Other Trading £1,521,000

Investments £385,000

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £25,304,000

Raising Funds £770,000

Governance £35,000

Grants to Institutions £0

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£27,745,000	£26,074,000	£25,304,000	£24,775,000	£7,200,000	376 / 1
2024	£26,912,000	£25,634,000	£24,883,000	£22,987,000	£7,100,000	378 / 1
2023	£24,882,000	£24,013,000	£23,389,000	£21,438,000	£5,100,000	306 / 1
2022	£21,968,000	£21,005,000	£20,480,000	£20,671,000	£5,000,000	356 / 1
2021	£19,389,000	£18,640,000	£18,215,000	£19,756,000	£2,600,000	342 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Colfe's School

What does Colfe's School do?

How much income did Colfe's School report in 2025?

Colfe's School reported total income of £27.75m and reported expenditure of £26.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Colfe's School registered as a charity?

Colfe's School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 May 2005 as charity number 1109650. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Colfe's School?

Colfe's School is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nicholas Oliver Preston. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Colfe's School operate?

Colfe's School operates across 2 areas: Kent and London.

Is Colfe's School a registered charity?

Yes — Colfe's School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109650.