Confederation Of School Trusts
Also known as: Foundation, Aided Schools and Academies National Association, Freedom and Autonomy for Schools - National Association, The Foundation and Aided Schools National Association- the Merger of Afvas Ahfas and Favasa, Fasna
The Confederation of School Trusts (CST) is the national organisation and sector body for school trusts in England advocating for, connecting and supporting executive and governance leaders.
Activities & Mission
The Confederation of School Trusts (CST) is the national organisation and sector body for school trusts in England advocating for, connecting and supporting executive and governance leaders.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 5% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £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 | £3,712,117 | £3,640,405 | £1,369,977 | £1,504,750 | £297,775 | 39 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,284,070 | £3,238,389 | £1,020,752 | £1,433,038 | £202,886 | 23 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,309,224 | £2,190,660 | £814,863 | £1,387,357 | £437,386 | 23 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,137,907 | £1,809,561 | £722,835 | £1,268,793 | £416,733 | 18 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,314,916 | £1,018,381 | £577,787 | £940,447 | £940,447 | 10 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Confederation Of School Trusts
What does Confederation Of School Trusts do?
The Confederation of School Trusts (CST) is the national organisation and sector body for school trusts in England advocating for, connecting and supporting executive and governance leaders.
How much income did Confederation Of School Trusts report in 2025?
Confederation Of School Trusts reported total income of £3.71m and reported expenditure of £3.64m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Confederation Of School Trusts?
Confederation Of School Trusts has a program ratio of 36.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Confederation Of School Trusts registered as a charity?
Confederation Of School Trusts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 2005 as charity number 1107640. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Confederation Of School Trusts?
Confederation Of School Trusts is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir Mufti Hamid Patel CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Confederation Of School Trusts operate?
Confederation Of School Trusts operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Confederation Of School Trusts a registered charity?
Yes — Confederation Of School Trusts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1107640.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Foundation, Aided Schools and Academies National Association
- Freedom and Autonomy for Schools - National Association
- The Foundation and Aided Schools National Association- the Merger of Afvas Ahfas and Favasa
- Fasna
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated