Dover College

Also known as: The Dover College, The Corporation of Dover College

The provision of education for boys and girls aged between 3 and 18.

Activities & Mission

The provision of education for boys and girls aged between 3 and 18.

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

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£5,770,715

Latest Expenditure

£6,292,103

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 47% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £122,683

Charitable Activities £5,253,400

Other Trading £319,432

Investments £25,131

Other Income £50,069

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,157,577

Raising Funds £134,526

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	£5,770,715	£6,292,103	£6,157,577	£2,207,456	£2,031,947	111 / 2
2024	£6,879,715	£6,952,490	£6,703,588	£2,728,844	£1,727,631	124 / 5
2023	£6,175,914	£6,478,988	£6,337,699	£2,801,619	£2,604,250	120 / 0
2022	£5,318,519	£5,094,102	£4,975,503	£3,104,693	£3,008,704	115 / 0
2021	£5,213,358	£4,785,122	£4,691,070	£2,880,276	£2,767,006	114 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dover College

What does Dover College do?

The provision of education for boys and girls aged between 3 and 18.

How much income did Dover College report in 2025?

Dover College reported total income of £5.77m and reported expenditure of £6.29m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Dover College?

Dover College has a program ratio of 106.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Dover College registered as a charity?

Dover College was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 June 1964 as charity number 307856. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Dover College?

Dover College is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is NATHAN HARRIS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dover College operate?

Dover College operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Dover College a registered charity?

Yes — Dover College is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 307856.