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Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation

Also known as: Shakespeare Schools Foundation

SSF transforms lives through the unique power of Shakespeare. Our activities help thousands of young people to improve literacy and develop life skills of empathy, confidence and teamwork.We produce an annual UK-wide youth drama festival at local, professional theatres, providing 6 months' support to teachers and casts. Additional curriculum resources and workshops further increase our reach.

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Activities & Mission

SSF transforms lives through the unique power of Shakespeare. Our activities help thousands of young people to improve literacy and develop life skills of empathy, confidence and teamwork.We produce an annual UK-wide youth drama festival at local, professional theatres, providing 6 months' support to teachers and casts. Additional curriculum resources and workshops further increase our reach.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£995,698
Latest Expenditure
£1,028,383

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £160,091
Charitable Activities £639,468
Other Trading £18,061
Investments £2,533
Other Income £175,545

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £983,471
Raising Funds £44,912
Governance £11,175
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£995,698
£1,028,383£983,471£297,981£297,98115 / 0
2024
£1,090,213
£1,101,666£1,065,644£330,666£330,66615 / 0
2023
£1,106,062
£1,172,252£1,075,185£342,119£337,11915 / 0
2022
£1,300,329
£955,696£850,200£408,309£377,42613 / 0
2021
£893,855
£828,500£685,321£63,676£11,67618 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation

What does Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation do?

SSF transforms lives through the unique power of Shakespeare. Our activities help thousands of young people to improve literacy and develop life skills of empathy, confidence and teamwork.We produce an annual UK-wide youth drama festival at local, professional theatres, providing 6 months' support to teachers and casts. Additional curriculum resources and workshops further increase our reach.

How much income did Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation report in 2025?

Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation reported total income of £996k and reported expenditure of £1.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation registered as a charity?

Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 December 2015 as charity number 1164676. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation?

Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Dray. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation operate?

Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164676.

Details

Address
Coram Campus
41 Brunswick Square
London
WC1N 1AZ
Registration Date
3 December 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5072721
Charity Number
1164676

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Trustees

James Dray Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Glenda Jones
Also governs 1 other charity
Guy Davies
Also governs 2 other charities
Hester Lockley
Jeff Tijssen
Also governs 1 other charity
Juthymas Harntha

Also Known As

  • Shakespeare Schools Foundation
  • Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation

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30 July 2026
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