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

£6,879,715

Latest Expenditure

£6,952,490

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 41% 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 £443,778

Charitable Activities £6,092,763

Other Trading £265,539

Investments £55,367

Other Income £22,268

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,703,588

Raising Funds £248,902

Governance £15,775

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£5,452,633	£5,356,276	£5,129,127	£2,452,040	£2,340,740	140 / 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 2024?

Dover College reported total income of £6.88m and reported expenditure of £6.95m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Dover College?

Dover College has a program ratio of 97.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 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 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Claire Scholfield-Myers. 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.