Cumnor House School Trust

Also known as: Cumnor House School

The Charity's principal objective is that of the advancement of education in the United Kingdom.

Activities & Mission

The Charity's principal objective is that of the advancement of education in the United Kingdom.

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

East Sussex West Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£7,488,239

Latest Expenditure

£7,033,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 44% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 55% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 70% 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

Donations & Legacies £97,524

Charitable Activities £7,091,614

Other Trading £143,842

Investments £155,259

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,988,196

Raising Funds £44,804

Governance £0

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	£7,488,239	£7,033,000	£6,988,196	£9,219,505	£9,219,505	105 / 5
2024	£7,216,964	£6,899,951	£6,847,508	£8,764,266	£8,764,266	99 / 0
2023	£6,625,963	£6,387,390	£6,324,946	£8,447,253	£8,447,253	90 / 0
2022	£5,678,682	£5,655,727	£5,586,184	£8,208,680	£8,208,680	85 / 0
2021	£5,453,121	£5,354,238	£5,287,317	£8,185,725	£8,166,525	85 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cumnor House School Trust

What does Cumnor House School Trust do?

The Charity's principal objective is that of the advancement of education in the United Kingdom.

How much income did Cumnor House School Trust report in 2025?

Cumnor House School Trust reported total income of £7.49m and reported expenditure of £7.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Cumnor House School Trust?

Cumnor House School Trust has a program ratio of 93.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Cumnor House School Trust registered as a charity?

Cumnor House School Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 August 1989 as charity number 801924. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs Cumnor House School Trust?

Cumnor House School Trust 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 Cumnor House School Trust operate?

Cumnor House School Trust operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and West Sussex.

Is Cumnor House School Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Cumnor House School Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 801924.