Derwen College
- to provide education, training and work experience to people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities - to obtain or provide employment for people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities - to provide accommodation for people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, with or without their immediate family or dependents
Activities & Mission
- to provide education, training and work experience to people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities - to obtain or provide employment for people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities - to provide accommodation for people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, with or without their immediate family or dependents
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £14,510,221 | £14,465,897 | £13,743,809 | £5,509,622 | £2,865,101 | 407 / 11 |
| 2023 | £13,511,473 | £12,681,258 | £12,028,064 | £5,465,298 | £2,587,690 | 409 / 9 |
| 2022 | £11,925,119 | £11,393,839 | £10,825,343 | £4,635,083 | £1,260,345 | 334 / 6 |
| 2021 | £9,464,157 | £10,266,014 | £9,807,432 | £4,103,803 | £1,057,417 | 330 / 6 |
| 2020 | £9,802,607 | £9,328,072 | £8,984,088 | £4,905,660 | £1,411,253 | 330 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Derwen College
What does Derwen College do?
- to provide education, training and work experience to people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities - to obtain or provide employment for people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities - to provide accommodation for people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, with or without their immediate family or dependents
How much income did Derwen College report in 2024?
Derwen College reported total income of £14.51m and reported expenditure of £14.47m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Derwen College?
Derwen College has a program ratio of 94.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Derwen College registered as a charity?
Derwen College was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 August 2013 as charity number 1153280. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Derwen College?
Derwen College is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is JAMIE WARD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Derwen College operate?
Derwen College operates across 2 areas: Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
Is Derwen College a registered charity?
Yes — Derwen College is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153280.
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