Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
Also known as: Durham School
Education - 3-18, co-educational day and boarding
Activities & Mission
Education - 3-18, co-educational day and boarding
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 71% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% of UK Education 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 | £14,132,717 | £14,387,305 | £13,816,188 | -£831,661 | £0 | 197 / 52 |
| 2023 | £12,781,814 | £13,181,939 | £12,700,939 | -£1,408,541 | £0 | 183 / 50 |
| 2022 | £10,402,216 | £10,948,904 | £10,572,287 | -£993,992 | £0 | 180 / 26 |
| 2021 | £9,222,691 | £9,865,320 | £9,289,755 | -£408,426 | £0 | 153 / 26 |
| 2020 | £7,881,298 | £8,270,035 | £8,060,573 | £110,342 | £0 | 117 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
What does Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation do?
Education - 3-18, co-educational day and boarding
How much income did Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation report in 2024?
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation reported total income of £14.13m and reported expenditure of £14.39m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation?
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation has a program ratio of 97.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation registered as a charity?
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 1993 as charity number 1023407. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation?
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation operate?
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation operates in Durham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1023407.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Durham School
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated