Giggleswick School
Giggleswick School is an independent day and boarding school, offering education to boys and girls from Nursery to the end of Year 13.
Activities & Mission
Giggleswick School is an independent day and boarding school, offering education to boys and girls from Nursery to the end of Year 13.
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 72% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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
Expenditure Categories
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 | £9,755,909 | £10,001,887 | £9,752,245 | £9,841,947 | £420,000 | 174 / 41 |
| 2024 | £13,181,591 | £10,860,433 | £10,486,649 | £9,966,332 | £307,000 | 189 / 29 |
| 2023 | £10,567,284 | £10,347,405 | £9,979,591 | £7,276,477 | £0 | 190 / 27 |
| 2022 | £9,643,113 | £9,389,256 | £9,028,130 | £6,983,657 | £0 | 208 / 15 |
| 2021 | £8,590,013 | £8,600,310 | £8,403,600 | £6,723,763 | £0 | 208 / 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about Giggleswick School
What does Giggleswick School do?
Giggleswick School is an independent day and boarding school, offering education to boys and girls from Nursery to the end of Year 13.
How much income did Giggleswick School report in 2025?
Giggleswick School reported total income of £9.76m and reported expenditure of £10.00m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Giggleswick School?
Giggleswick School has a program ratio of 100.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Giggleswick School registered as a charity?
Giggleswick School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 June 2005 as charity number 1109826. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Giggleswick School?
Giggleswick School is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alex Thursby. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Giggleswick School operate?
Giggleswick School operates in North Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Giggleswick School a registered charity?
Yes — Giggleswick School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109826.
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